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Oxford, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Androscoggin County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,135
Population
137/sq mi density
$73,088
Median Income
$34,338 per capita
$175,600
Home Value
$333,289 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
234 sunny days/yr
98
Violent Crime/100K
2,683 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$73,088 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Oxford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 83.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1449°N, 70.5239°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Androscoggin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Slopes Regional (FRY) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0374 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | MAINE | Avalanche | 3.6 m | — | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.1 in |
Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.2").