What are the schools like in Oxford, NE?

Oxford is served primarily by SOUTHERN VALLEY SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Oxford?

The median household income in Oxford, NE is $48,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Oxford, NE?

Oxford has an average high temperature of 38.0°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.3 inches.

Oxford, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Oxford, NE affordable or expensive?

Oxford's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oxford is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $69,000 and the median rent is $959 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Oxford, NE?

Oxford has a violent crime rate of 85.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 898.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oxford, NE a Good Place to Live?

Oxford is a small town of 862 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $48,750 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Oxford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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: 88.1

Oxford's overall cost of living index is 88.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oxford costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Oxford, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$69,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$959	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Oxford's violent crime rate is 85.5 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.5 /100k

Property Crime

898.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Oxford is served primarily by SOUTHERN VALLEY SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oxford, NE	National Avg
School District	SOUTHERN VALLEY SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oxford sees average highs of 38.0°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 24.0 inches of annual precipitation and 24.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oxford, NE
Average High — January	38.0°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	24.0"
Annual Snowfall	24.3"

Demographics

Metric	Oxford, NE	National Avg
Population	862	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Oxford

Oxford, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68967

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oxford, NE affordable or expensive?

Oxford's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Oxford roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $69,000 and median rent is $959/month.

What is the crime rate in Oxford, NE?

Oxford's violent crime rate is 85.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 898.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oxford?

Public schools in Oxford are operated by SOUTHERN VALLEY SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oxford, NE a good place to live?

Oxford, NE has a population of 862, a median household income of $48,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Oxford?

Oxford averages 38.0°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.0 inches with about 24.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oxford?

Oxford, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68967.

What is the population of Oxford?

The population of Oxford, Nebraska is 862 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oxford?

Key numbers for living in Oxford: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $69,000, median household income $48,750, crime index 31 (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.