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Oxbow, NY
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York.
Population
92
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
228
ZIP codes
0
Oxbow and its ZIP codes
Oxbow at a glance
- Oxbow is 46% less dense than New York as a whole.
Local data for Oxbow, NY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Oxbow.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,625
40,563 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,150
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$877M
FY 2026, $7,511 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Oxbow, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
642
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
253
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 5°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oxbow, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near Oxbow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AntwerpVillage | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| RedwoodCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2 |
| GouverneurVillage | 8.9 mi | 2.2 |
| HailesboroCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.7 |
| TheresaVillage | 9.7 mi | 1.3 |
| PhiladelphiaVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| PlessisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| HammondVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Alexandria BayVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| RichvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Natural BridgeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Evans MillsVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| DeferietVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| La FargevilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| Fort DrumCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 14.3 |
| HerringsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oxbow, NY in?
- Oxbow is in Jefferson County, New York.
- What is the population of Oxbow, NY?
- About 92 people live in Oxbow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oxbow?
- Nearby places include Antwerp (6.4 mi), Redwood (8.7 mi), Gouverneur (8.9 mi), Hailesboro (9.4 mi), Theresa (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023