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Oak Ridge, TN vs Vicksburg, MS

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Are people in Vicksburg older or younger than people in Oak Ridge?
- The Median Age in Vicksburg is 1.6 years younger than in Oak Ridge.

Are housing costs cheaper in Vicksburg or Oak Ridge?
- Vicksburg housing costs are 41.4% less expensive than Oak Ridge housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Vicksburg or Oak Ridge?
- The average commute for residents of Vicksburg is 5.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Oak Ridge.

Things to do in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge, TN has around 28,000 residents and sits in Anderson county. It was founded during World War II and today it serves as home to the city's Technology Valley business incubator program.

Things to do in Vicksburg?
Vicksburg, MS Vicksburg is a city located in western Mississippi along the Mississippi River. It is known for its rich Civil War history and beautiful antebellum architecture. The city was designated as a National Park in 1999, making it the only National Military Park to honor an entire campaign. Visitors can explore historic sites, monuments, and museums dedicated to the history of Vicksburg.

 Oak Ridge, TNVicksburg, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,748329,725,481
 Median Income$60,542  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$258,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.16  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Over 5 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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Reviews for Vicksburg    8 Reviews

I was born and raised in Vicksburg. I left for a town 25 miles south in 2015. Vicksburg was a great city when I was coming up. However, in the past 15 to so years, it  More

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Over 15 years ago

Nice People..Rich Culture....Just a great place to  More

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My son was attacked by two teenage thugs when he stopped in Vicksburg to do some laundry, find something to eat and recharge batteries for his electronics. Jake, my  More

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