Oxford is a small town of 873 in Kansas, with a median household income of $53,164
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oxford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oxford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oxford city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.5
Oxford's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oxford costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oxford, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$107,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$425
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,164
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Oxford's violent crime rate is 477.1 per 100,000 residents
— 26% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
477.1 /100k
Property Crime
954.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oxford is served primarily by Oxford.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oxford, KS
National Avg
School District
Oxford
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oxford sees average highs of 45.6°F in January
and 91.9°F in July,
with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.6 inches of snow per year.
Oxford's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oxford roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $107,000 and median rent is $425/month.
Oxford's violent crime rate is 477.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 954.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oxford are operated by Oxford.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oxford, KS has a population of 873, a median household income of $53,164, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Oxford averages 45.6°F in January and 91.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches
with about 3.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oxford, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67119.
The population of Oxford, Kansas is 873 with a median age of 51.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oxford: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $107,000, median household income $53,164, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oxford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
