Oxford, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Benton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,333 Population 2,424/sq mi density
$48,500 Median Income $24,029 per capita
$113,900 Home Value $219,743 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,500 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,900 home value, $732/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Oxford, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,500
35% below
$24,029 per capita
Home Value
$113,900
60% below
Zillow: $219,743
Median Rent
$732/mo
37% below
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
40%
Rent
63%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oxford a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oxford residents earn a median household income of $48,500 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,029. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 213 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oxford is $113,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,743. Median rent is $732/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

11.3% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oxford has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,333
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density2,424/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,500
Per Capita$24,029
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$623M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,900
Rent$732
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$219,743
Housing Units634
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation735 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Oxford was founded in 1843.
The median home in Oxford was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.