At a Glance
Median Income
$172,083
$79,794 per capita
Home Value
$582,100
Zillow: $328,137
Violent Crime
354/100K
2,630/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.9%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Oxbow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oxbow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oxbow a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oxbow residents earn a median household income of $172,083 , which is 129% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,794. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,520 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxbow is $582,100 , 106% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,137. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Safety & Crime
Oxbow reports 354 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,630/100K.
Education
56.9% of adults in Oxbow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxbow has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population361
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density236/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$172,083
Per Capita$79,794
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$582,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$328,137
Housing Units127
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent354/100K
Property2,630/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,319/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation915 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.9%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Oxbow was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Hector International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.