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Oxford, Alabama

Introduction to Oxford, Alabama

Oxford, Alabama is 56 miles E of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 83 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Anniston metro area. The population of Oxford is 14,592.

Oxford History

The city of Oxford was originally named Lickskillet. The city was established in the early 1850s. It was the first incorporated city of Calhoun County. Since 1970, the city has annexed several communities such as Bynum and Coldwater. The freedom fighters of the American civil rights movement were confronted by the citizens of Oxford on May 14, 1961. This incident prompted John F. Kennedy, President of United States, to provide federal protection to the fighters.

Oxford and nearby Attractions

  • Anniston Museum of Natural History
  • Old Mill Mall Shopping Center
  • Trinity Baptist Church
  • Centennial Memorial Park
  • Berman Museum of World History
  • Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Oxford

You can visit Coldwater Covered Bridge while staying in the city. Oxford Lake also offers several recreational activities. The area is surrounded by a 67-mile walking track, a children's playground, tennis courts, covered picnic pavilions, and separate ball complexes. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Old Mill Mall Shopping Center, Sky City Shopping Center, and Quintard Mall Shopping Center.

Oxford Transportation

Air transportation is available from Anniston Metropolitan Airport.

Oxford Higher Education

Jacksonville State University, Southern Union State Community College, and Gadson State Community College are some of the nearest colleges and universities.

High Points

Oxford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyOxford Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 14%Oxford Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 15%Oxford Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Oxford Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 18%Oxford Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 19%Oxford People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Oxford, AL

Comparing Oxford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity77
Age of the Population66
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Women59
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Well-Paid Single Men49

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty59
Median Family Income59
People in Middle Class or Better59
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home36
Walking and Biking to Work25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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