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Oxford, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Izard County County

3.0 /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 305 sunny days/yr
545 Violent Crime/100K 1,755 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,313 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,500 home value, $636/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
545 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates36.2090°N, 91.9183°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIzard County County
Nearest AirportSharp County Regional (CKK)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.2 / 100
Community Resilience3.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

285 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 112 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 113 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 112 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 90 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 79 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 113 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 113 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 62 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 143 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 76 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 112 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 45 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 114 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 71 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 138 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 98 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 113 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 125 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 112 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

413 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,151 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 58 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 85 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 27 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 48 km 2
May 15, 1968 EF4 85 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 74 km 7
May 26, 2024 EF3 69 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 91 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 47 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 85 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 24 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 68 km 3
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 72 km 1
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 27 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 50 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 50 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 99 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 99 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 51 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 98 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 40 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 94 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 98 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 94 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 80 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 41 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 30 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 31 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 96 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 40 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 34 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 40 km
2011 11 GENE RUSH #2 3,524 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.6").

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