Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Oxford is a small town in Iowa with a population of 766. Residents earn $73,869 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oxford receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Oxford stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Oxford is $73,869, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Oxford is $202,200, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Oxford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 28.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,869 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,859 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,238 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,456 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,140 |
| County GDP | $12,640M |
| Restaurants | 448 |
| Healthcare | 493 |
| Retail | 492 |
| Manufacturing | 80 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,982 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.45% |
| Commute Time | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |
| Census Median | $202,200 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $363,391 |
| Census Median Rent | $917 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,982 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.45% |
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.4% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,821/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 493 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.7 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 739 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 824/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7228°N, 91.7911°W |
| County FIPS | 19103 |
Winner: Democrat by 38.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.4% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 824/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 493 |
| Restaurants | 448 |
| Retail Stores | 492 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |