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Oxford, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Calhoun County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
22,063
Population
691/sq mi density
$70,065
Median Income
$33,927 per capita
$164,700
Home Value
$192,538 Zillow
$882
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
344
Violent Crime/100K
4,904 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$70,065 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,700 home value, $882/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
344 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Oxford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 31.0 sq mi (80.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5964°N, 85.8682°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anniston Regional (ANB) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in |
Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.0").