Oxbow, ND

North Dakota · Metropolitan Area

Oxbow is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 361. Residents earn $172,083 per year, which is 129% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
361 Population 236/sq mi density
$172,083 Median Income $79,794 per capita
$582,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
41°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$172,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$582,100 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $172,083
129% higher than US avg
Home Value $582,100
106% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.9%
69% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.4%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Oxbow Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population361
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density236/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$172,083
Per Capita$79,794
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$2,919M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$582,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Elevation915 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.9%
High School+99.2%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.6%
Libraries3

Is Oxbow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oxbow receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Oxbow stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oxbow is $172,083, which is significantly higher than the national average — 129% above $75,149. This places Oxbow among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oxbow is $582,100, making it a premium housing market at 106% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Oxbow is a highly educated community — 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Oxbow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Oxbow has a population of 361 with a density of 236 people per square mile. The median age is 48.9 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

361
Total Population
236
People / sq mi
48.9yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Oxbow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oxbow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oxbow is $172,083, which is 129% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Oxbow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$172,083
129% above US avg
Per Capita Income$79,794
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$72,991

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,520
County GDP$2,919M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare178
Retail148
Manufacturing39

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,896
40% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.1 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Oxbow is $582,100, 106% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$582,100
106% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,896
40% above US avg
Effective Rate0.84%
In Oxbow, 33.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.3% report depression. 16.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oxbow vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.4%
4% above US avg
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.1%
Asthma9.8%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.7%
Physical Inactivity16.6%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress13.6%
Physical Distress9.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate74.6%
Premature Death7,319/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access87.4%
Healthcare Facilities178

Crime Rates: Oxbow vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Oxbow has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.4 inches
36% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density236/sq mi
Coordinates46.6647°N, 96.8208°W
County FIPS27027
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 56.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.5-point margin. 97.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.8%
D 49.3%

Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.9%
69% above US avg
High School+99.2%
School Test Score5.74
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density236/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.6%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities178
Restaurants100
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.1 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.2%

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