Dollar General®, 2012
Oxford’s story
172 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2012.
- 1854Oxford is settled
OxfordWI
Population
536
2025 Census estimate · −0.2% since 2020
Typical home
$266K
+4.7% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
36.0
years
Jobs based here
135
A commuter town
Is Oxford a good place to live?
Oxford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Oxford stand out
Where Oxford beats most towns.
Small town
536 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Oxford: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oxford, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterFederal Correctional Institution water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Oxford’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVillage of Oxford ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5395253952 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oxford.
Work & commute
Oxford has 0.6 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
For working residents in Oxford, the share who work locally is 2.5%. Among residents locally, 17% live below the poverty line, above both Wisconsin’s towns (6.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Since 2013, Oxford has added 33 jobs, to 135 in 2023. Also worth knowing: the median household income for Oxford comes to $55,000.
3%work in town
| Oxford | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.5% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Oxford3%
Westfield12%
Portage11%
Westfield11%
Lake Delton4%
17 mi
median commute distance
135
jobs based in Oxford
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Oxford’s kids attend
Its one school is below. The Westfield School District runs its public schools. Enrollment at Oxford’s public school: 128 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 128 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
Oxford’s typical home value is about $266K
Typical home values rose 4.7% in the year to September 2026. The median rent for Oxford comes to $690 a month, against $1,078 a month in Wisconsin’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. 62% of households live in a home they own locally.
$266KZillow home value
| Oxford | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $690 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 62% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Oxford$266K
Wisconsin$337K
+4.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Oxford has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Summer afternoons peak near 82° in July, and January nights bottom out around 9°; snowfall runs to about 42 inches a winter.
42″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–30°
Spring34–56°
Summer58–80°
Fall38–59°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Oxford
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Oxford is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2023
2
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
Health
More of Oxford’s adults report frequent physical distress than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
Only 7 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Oxford. The share of adults in Oxford who say their health is fair or poor: 22%. Of 32 CDC measures, Oxford beats the Wisconsin average on 1 and trails it on 13.
| Oxford | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
1 better18 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Oxford | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 77.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.9% | 9.9% |
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital
15.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Oxford is cold waves, at a moderate overall level
Two fifths of Oxford’s expected losses from natural hazards come from cold waves, followed by inland flooding at 33%. Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 52% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Oxford households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2018.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 29 attractions →Dells of the Wisconsin River and 7 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Oxford. Close and well known come first.
15 mi Canyon & gorgeDells of the Wisconsin River
25 mi Park & preserveIce Age Trail17 mi Theme parkNoah's Ark Water Park
26 mi State parkDevil's Lake State Park
16 mi Theme parkMt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
23 mi MuseumCircus World MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Dells of the Wisconsin River: atramos, CC BY 2.0 · Ice Age Trail: MDuchek, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Devil's Lake State Park: CrispAir at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park: User Royalbroil on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Circus World Museum: Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Oxford
18pages on Oxford
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Oxford; the nearest are
Ripon CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Ripon36.2 mi$51,900 tuitionMid-State Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wisconsin Rapids43.6 mi$5,002 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonUniversity or college · Public · Madison49.4 mi$11,603 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Oxford residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Oxford for work
Where Oxford’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
135jobs based in Oxford
3%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Oxford
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Oxford is a village in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 537 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Oxford. The Union Pacific Railroad runs through the town and over Neenah Lake to the northwest.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 869 ft
- ZIP code
- 53952
Questions about Oxford
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Oxford, WI a good place to live?
Oxford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.