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Oxford, Iowa

Oxford, Iowa is 14 miles W of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 213 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Johnson county. The city is part of the Iowa City metro area. The population of Oxford is 705.

The People and Families of Oxford

In Oxford, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oxford had a median family income of $48,750. There aren't a lot of poor people in Oxford.

Political Inclinations

Among Oxford political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Oxford Housing

Of the housing in Oxford, approximately 82% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Oxford, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Oxford Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Oxford, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men88
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women87
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times52
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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