Oxford, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Harlan County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
724
Population
796/sq mi density
$49,539
Median Income
$27,016 per capita
$80,900
Home Value
$124,167 Zillow
$930
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,539 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,900 home value, $930/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Oxford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. The area receives 24.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harlan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in |
Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").