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Oxford, ID

Idaho

Oxford is a small town in Idaho with a population of 48. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
48 Population 185/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $24,771 per capita
$281,300 Home Value
46°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$281,300 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,500
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $281,300
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.6%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

How Oxford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population48
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans33.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$24,771
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$201M
Commute18 min

Housing

A
Home Value$281,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units15
Rent Burden25.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI33 (Good)
Rain15.6 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation4,778 ft (1,456 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.43

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 10%
Commute18 min
Broadband16.0%
Libraries1

Is Oxford a Good Place to Live?

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, abundant sunshine, 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.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oxford is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oxford is $281,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Oxford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Oxford has a population of 48 with a density of 185 people per square mile. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%), with 2.1% Hispanic.

Population

48
Total Population
185
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.7%
Female 58.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Oxford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oxford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oxford is $72,500, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Oxford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,500
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,771
Avg Weekly Wage$738
IRS Avg AGI$58,206

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)180
County GDP$201M

Business (County)

Restaurants13
Healthcare10
Retail20
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,900
46% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.5 min
Drive Alone64.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Oxford is $281,300, 0% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$281,300
0% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$898
1 Bedroom$950
2 Bedrooms$1,173
3 Bedrooms$1,619
4 Bedrooms$1,949

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.8%
Housing Units15
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,900
46% below US avg
Effective Rate0.68%
Oxford has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.6 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.6 inches
59% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,778 ft (1,456 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates42.2598°N, 112.0179°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
County FIPS16071
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 75.9-point margin. 16.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.2%
D 10.3%

Winner: Republican by 75.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
18% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.43
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density185/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access16.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities10
Restaurants13
Retail Stores20

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.5 min
Drive Alone64.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.4%

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