Oxford Junction, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clinton County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
447 Population 688/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $26,170 per capita
$66,700 Home Value $132,761 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, 1.7% 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

Oxford Junction, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$26,170 per capita
Home Value
$66,700
76% below
Zillow: $132,761
Median Rent
$793/mo
32% below
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Oxford Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oxford Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
24%
Rent
68%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oxford Junction a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oxford Junction residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,170. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oxford Junction is $66,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,761. Median rent is $793/month, with 29.6% 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 1938.

Education

7.0% of adults in Oxford Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population447
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density688/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$26,170
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,700
Rent$793
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$132,761
Housing Units221
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,790/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation727 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute32 min
Broadband69.9%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Oxford Junction was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.