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Oxford, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Newton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,945 Population 905/sq mi density
$58,594 Median Income $28,989 per capita
$190,600 Home Value $340,929 Zillow
$1,378 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
86 Violent Crime/100K 471 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,594 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $1,378/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Oxford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation760 ft (232 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density905/sq mi
Coordinates33.6284°N, 83.8723°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNewton County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience43.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 87 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 91 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 140 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 104 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 77 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 139 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 87 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 142 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 104 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 99 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 111 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 28 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 90 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 87 km
Apr 7, 2013 7 km NNE of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.5 134 km
Mar 25, 2010 9 km ESE of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.5 138 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 264 km
2018 Michael Category 3 170 km
1995 Opal Category 1 299 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 282 km
1985 Kate Category 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

453 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,181 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 63 km 5
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 93 km 6
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 83 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 82 km 2
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 95 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 93 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 100 km 1
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 84 km 12
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 63 km 3
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 75 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 35 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 59 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 50 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 59 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 59 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 57 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 62 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 57 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 59 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 65 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 60 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 53 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 57 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 67 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 51 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 57 km
2009 30 2,195 69 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 62 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 59 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 50 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in

Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.2").

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