Oxford, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
892 Population 980/sq mi density
$57,227 Median Income $30,576 per capita
$117,200 Home Value $159,507 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,227 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,200 home value, $663/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Oxford, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,227
24% below
$30,576 per capita
Home Value
$117,200
58% below
Zillow: $159,507
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
20.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
16% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°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
76%
Home Value
42%
Rent
57%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
31%
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 $57,227 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,576. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oxford is $117,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,507. Median rent is $663/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

28.3% of adults in Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oxford has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population892
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density980/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,227
Per Capita$30,576
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$878M
Avg Weekly Wage$842

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,200
Rent$663
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$159,507
Housing Units443
Rent Burden20.7%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,189 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Oxford was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.