Oxford, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Izard County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
968
Population
148/sq mi density
$50,313
Median Income
$23,624 per capita
$80,500
Home Value
$173,245 Zillow
$636
Median Rent
18.1% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,313 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,500 home value, $636/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Oxford enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2090°N, 91.9183°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Izard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sharp County Regional (CKK) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.2").