Nebraska
Oxford is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 724. Residents earn $49,539 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oxford receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Oxford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oxford is $49,539, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. The poverty rate of 17.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Oxford is $80,900, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Oxford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches, including 24.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 86.1% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.9% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,539 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,016 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $869 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,154 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 128 |
| County GDP | $267M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,500 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.56% |
| Commute Time | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $80,900 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $126,488 |
| Census Median Rent | $930 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.9% |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,500 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.56% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,062/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.0 inches |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,113 ft (644 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 796/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2530°N, 99.6322°W |
| County FIPS | 31083 |
Winner: Republican by 68 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 796/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |