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Oxford, IN
Town in Benton County, Indiana.
Population
1,113
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,033
ZIP codes
0
Oxford and its ZIP codes
Oxford at a glance
- Oxford is about 11 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,522, 28% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,800 (44% below Indiana) and median rent is $758 a month.
Local data for Oxford, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oxford, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,522
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$121,800
Median rent
$758/mo
Homeownership
79.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (297), Irish Americans (144), Dutch Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Oxford.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,342
2,064 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,199
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.5M
FY 2026, $6,131 per person
How people get to work
Oxford, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.6%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oxford, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
264
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
83° / 15°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oxford, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Oxford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Pine VillageTown | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| BoswellTown | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| FowlerTown | 7.4 mi | 1.4 |
| RainsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| OtterbeinTown | 9.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Green HillCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| MontmorenciCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| KramerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| IndependenceCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| JudyvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| TabCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| AmbiaTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Earl ParkTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| AtticaCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| West PointCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oxford, IN in?
- Oxford is in Benton County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Oxford, IN?
- About 1,113 people live in Oxford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oxford?
- Nearby places include Templeton (2.2 mi), Pine Village (5.1 mi), Boswell (7 mi), Fowler (7.4 mi), Rainsville (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023