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Oxford, KS
City in Sumner County, Kansas.
Population
964
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,064
ZIP codes
0
Oxford and its ZIP codes
Oxford at a glance
- Oxford is about 30 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,167 a year, 20% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,200 (46% below Kansas) and median rent is $660 a month.
Local data for Oxford, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oxford, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,167
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$117,200
Median rent
$660/mo
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (195), German Americans (194), Scottish Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumner County. PPP loans are for Oxford.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,105
6,354 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $8,234 per person
How people get to work
Oxford, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oxford, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,068
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
107
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 24°F
34.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oxford, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Oxford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UdallCity | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| WinfieldCity | 10 mi | 11.1 |
| Geuda SpringsCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| WellingtonCity | 12 mi | 7.6 |
| RockCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Arkansas CityCity | 15 mi | 9.3 |
| MulvaneCity | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| New SalemCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| ParkerfieldCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| PeckCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| DouglassCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| South HavenCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| MayfieldCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| DerbyCity | 20 mi | 11.1 |
| Rose HillCity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oxford, KS in?
- Oxford is in Sumner County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Oxford, KS?
- About 964 people live in Oxford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oxford?
- Nearby places include Udall (8.7 mi), Belle Plaine (10 mi), Winfield (10 mi), Geuda Springs (11 mi), Wellington (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023