How long is the commute from Oak Ridge, TN?
Workers who live in Oak Ridge, TN take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
16.3% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Oak Ridge get to work
| Means of transportation | Oak Ridge | Anderson County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.8% (±3.7 points) | 76.8% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±2.4 points) | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.3% (±2.9 points) | 13.1% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Oak Ridge, the average commute is lower than in Anderson County (24.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oak Ridge, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Anderson County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Anderson County, Oak Ridge ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 320 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oak Ridge
| Vehicles available | Oak Ridge | Anderson County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±1.4 points) | 5.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.3% (±3.2 points) | 30.7% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±2.9 points) | 35.1% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.3% (±2.6 points) | 28.6% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Oak Ridge, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Anderson County (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Oak Ridge
| Oak Ridge | Anderson County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.3% (±2.9 points) | 13.1% (±1.7 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.9 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±1.2 points) | 90.2% (±1.2 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Oak Ridge, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Anderson County (90.2%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oak Ridge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge | — | 21.7 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Oliver Springs | 5.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Farragut | 8.8 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Coalfield | 9.3 mi | 33.8 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Karns | 10 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Lenoir City | 10 mi | 21.5 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton | 13 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 14 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Oakdale | 15 mi | 56.3 minutes (±27.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Coalfield, TN (33.8 minutes), Karns, TN (26.2 minutes), Kingston, TN (27.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Anderson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norris | 26.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 2 | Oliver Springs | 25.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Clinton | 23.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 4 | Rocky Top | 23.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Oak Ridge | 21.7 minutes (±1.2) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Oak Ridge
How long is the average commute in Oak Ridge?
Workers who live in Oak Ridge, TN take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oak Ridge without a car?
5.1% of households in Oak Ridge have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oak Ridge?
16.3% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Oak Ridge worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Ridge city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Ridge city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Ridge city, Tennessee
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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