At a Glance
Median Income
$75,875
$35,953 per capita
Home Value
$98,400
Zillow: $153,102
Violent Crime
0/100K
216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 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
3.3 / 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 $75,875 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,953. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxbow is $98,400 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,102. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Oxbow reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 216/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Oxbow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxbow has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population109
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans89.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,875
Per Capita$35,953
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,400
Rent
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$153,102
Housing Units61
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property216/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation353 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute39 min
Broadband53.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Oxbow was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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