Oxford Junction, IA

Iowa

Oxford Junction is a small town in Iowa with a population of 447. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
447 Population 688/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $26,170 per capita
$66,700 Home Value $118,081 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,700 home value, $793/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,250
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $66,700
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $793
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.9%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population447
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density688/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$26,170
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,951M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,700
Rent$793
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$118,081
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation727 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+99.4%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute32 min
Libraries7

Is Oxford Junction a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oxford Junction receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Oxford Junction offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oxford Junction is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oxford Junction is $66,700, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Oxford Junction experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 39.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Oxford Junction has a population of 447 with a density of 688 people per square mile. The median age is 44.1 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).

Population

447
Total Population
688
People / sq mi
44.1yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Oxford Junction vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Oxford Junction vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oxford Junction is $61,250, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Oxford Junction vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,250
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,170
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
IRS Avg AGI$65,940

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,498
County GDP$2,951M

Business (County)

Restaurants117
Healthcare128
Retail162
Manufacturing60

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,438
27% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.7 min
Work from Home9.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Oxford Junction is $66,700, 76% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $793 (32% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $118,081.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$66,700
76% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$118,081

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$793
32% below US avg
Rent Burden29.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,438
27% above US avg
Effective Rate6.65%
In Oxford Junction, 39.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 23.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oxford Junction vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.9%
24% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.5%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Checkup Rate75.9%
Premature Death8,790/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access76.9%
Healthcare Facilities128

Crime Rates: Oxford Junction vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Oxford Junction has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall39.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation727 ft (222 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density688/sq mi
Coordinates41.9837°N, 90.9543°W
County FIPS19045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.6%
D 39.8%

Winner: Republican by 18.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.0%
79% below US avg
High School+99.4%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density688/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities128
Restaurants117
Retail Stores162

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.7 min
Work from Home9.4%

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