At a Glance
Median Income
$50,313
$23,624 per capita
Home Value
$80,500
Zillow: $173,245
Median Rent
$636/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
21.6% smoking rate
How Oxford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oxford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oxford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oxford residents earn a median household income of $50,313 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,624. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxford is $80,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,245. Median rent is $636/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
14.4% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxford has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population968
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,313
Per Capita$23,624
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$390M
Avg Weekly Wage$800
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,500
Rent$636
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$173,245
Housing Units373
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death11,978/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation755 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute35 min
Broadband61.3%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Oxford was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Sharp County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.