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Oxford, NE


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Oxford, Nebraska

Oxford, Nebraska is 160 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 205 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Furnas county. The population of the village is 876.

The People and Families of Oxford

In Oxford, about 58% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Oxford.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oxford had a median family income of $40,875.

Oxford Housing

Of the housing in Oxford, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in Oxford are lower than most places in Nebraska.

Commuting

In Oxford, 89% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the village makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Oxford features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Oxford Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Oxford Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Oxford Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Oxford, NE

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens96
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men76
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built23
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