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Oxford, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cecil County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,763
Population
2,940/sq mi density
$61,470
Median Income
$35,806 per capita
$309,600
Home Value
$456,693 Zillow
$1,208
Median Rent
42.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
586
Violent Crime/100K
1,368 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,470 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$309,600 home value, $1,208/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
586 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Oxford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 562 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,940/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7856°N, 75.9797°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cecil County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").