Oxford, MS

Living in Oxford

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Bikeability 54
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Walkability 31
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 29
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Schools 64
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Residents

27k Population +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

$44k Median 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

$248k Median Home Value +$52k (2010–19)
42% Built 2000 or Later
$771 Median 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

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North Delta School
27 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Oxford, MS

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Rust College
30 miles, N
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Blue Mountain College
36 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Oxford, MS

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Panola Medical Center
22 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Oxford, MS

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Key Field
147 miles, S