Oxford, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Granville County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,897
Population
1,390/sq mi density
$48,135
Median Income
$27,315 per capita
$177,200
Home Value
$251,806 Zillow
$986
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
841
Violent Crime/100K
3,620 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$48,135 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$177,200 home value, $986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
841 violent crimes/100K (121% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Oxford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 448 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3217°N, 78.5865°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Granville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0464 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in |
Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.8").