Oxford, MS
Living in Oxford
Bikeability54
Walkability31
Commute96
Public Transit23
Affordability69
Public Safety91
Airports33
Hospitals59
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation+9k (2010–19)
28 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
56%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
49%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years45%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black24%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate14%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree26%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone16%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
70%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector59%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$248kMedian Home Value+$52k (2010–19)
42%Built 2000 or Later
$771Median Monthly Rent+$170 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas34%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oxford
United States45
Mississippi57
Lafayette County8
Property Crime in Oxford
United States48
Mississippi57
Lafayette County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oxford
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding42
Tornado24
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oxford, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oxford, MS
Oxford University School
2 miles, SE
Magnolia Montessori School
4 miles, N
Regents School of Oxford
5 miles, N
North Delta School
27 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Oxford, MS
University of Mississippi
1 miles, N
Rust College
30 miles, N
Blue Mountain College
36 miles, NE
Mid-South Christian College
54 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oxford, MS
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms
1 miles, E
Yalobusha General Hospital
16 miles, S
Panola Medical Center
22 miles, W
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County
31 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Oxford, MS
Memphis International Airport
54 miles, NW
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
83 miles, SE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
144 miles, S
Key Field
147 miles, S