At a Glance
Median Income
$73,869
$38,859 per capita
Home Value
$202,200
Zillow: $380,966
Median Rent
$917/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
10.3% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oxford residents earn a median household income of $73,869 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,859. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oxford is $202,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,966. Median rent is $917/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
22.4% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oxford has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population766
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density824/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,869
Per Capita$38,859
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,200
Rent$917
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$380,966
Housing Units358
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation739 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Oxford was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.