Oak Ridge, North Carolina
Oak Ridge is a town of 7,744 people in Guilford County, North Carolina, founded in 1998.
Why visit Oak Ridge
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Oak Ridge Military Academy, Endsley-Morgan House and Cascades Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Oak Ridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is a town in northwestern Guilford County, North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, Oak Ridge had a population of 7,474. Oak Ridge is 15 miles (24 km) northwest of the center of Greensboro, North Carolina's third-largest city, and it is a part of the Piedmont Triad urban area.
From the Wikipedia article Oak Ridge, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks9
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Military college-preparatory school in North Carolina, U.S
2317 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge
Endsley-Morgan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Guilford Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Grist mill in Guilford County, North Carolina
Jesse Benbow House II
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Shaw-Cude House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic home located near Colfax, Guilford County, North Carolina
Summerfield Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Summerfield School Gymnasium and Community Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Summerfield, Guilford County, North Carolina, U.S
Whitsett Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes12
Joey's Burger Bar
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken, Ice Cream, Sandwich
2205 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
StokeRidge Tavern & Grill
Diner · American · 2.5 mi
7607 State Highway 68
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza
8001 East Marketplace Drive
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00; Su 10:30-23:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger
8000 Marketplace Drive, Oak Ridge
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 06:00-23:00
Granny's Donuts & Bakery
Fast food · Donut
1692 State Highway 68
Where to stay1
History
The town is home to Oak Ridge Military Academy, a private, co-educational, college-preparatory military boarding school. Founded in 1852, it is the third-oldest military school in the nation still in operation, and it is the official military school of North Carolina, as designated by the state legislature.
Until the late 1990s, the Oak Ridge area was mostly rural farmland with numerous tobacco farms. However, since its incorporation as a town in 1998, Oak Ridge has seen rapid growth in its population. Many of the area's farms have been sold to developers and turned into upper-class housing developments, and several shopping centers have been built along the NC 68 corridor, especially at its intersection with Oak Ridge Road (NC 150), near the military academy.
Each Easter weekend from 1945 to 2013, the community hosted a popular horse show.
The Jesse Benbow House II, Guilford Mill, and Oak Ridge Military Academy Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Oak Ridge, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Cornerstone Charter Academy-Cfa
School · 4.7 mi
7800 Airport Center Drive, Greensboro
Healthcare1
Map of Oak Ridge
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 3.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 33°F | 2.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 57°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 49°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 33°F | 3.2 in | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Piedmont Triad Intl Ap 72317 (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Guilford County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Summerfield 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Kernersville 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Greensboro 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Jamestown 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- High Point 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Madison 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Germanton 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Winston-Salem 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Mayodan 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Archdale 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- OakRidgeMilitary, Ceh2624, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Guilford Mill, Rhpotter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS055-E-59568 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS006-E-38012 - View of Virginia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-59569 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS002-E-6230 - View of Virginia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-87184 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-59571 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-59570 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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