The Town FilesOxford, Kansas
City in Sumner County · population 1,048 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,200
- Household income
- $59,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 45.3
Oxford is a city of 1,048 people in Sumner County, Kansas. The median home is worth $117,200, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Kansas towns, hipper than 81% of Kansas towns.
How Oxford ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Oxford is worth $117,200, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $59,167, which is more affordable than 55% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $660 a month. 70.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oxford | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,200 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $660 | $815 |
| Median household income | $59,167 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 70.2% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Oxford
| People | Oxford | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.4% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 32.3 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Oxford
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 23.7°F. About 34.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.6 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 96 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oxford since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 25, 1955 about 0.1 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 80 deaths and 276 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 19, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 132 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 13, 1998.
Severe weather in Sumner County since 1996
Sumner County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4943: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4897: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4891: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4640: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Sumner County
Sumner County had 6,248 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,763 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Oxford itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Oxford
2 public schools with 412 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Jr/Sr High | 7-12 | 206 | 14.7 |
| Oxford Elem | PK-6 | 206 | 13.7 |
Towns near Oxford
- Udall, KS8.5 mi · 661 people · home $96,100
- Belle Plaine, KS10.3 mi · 1,467 people · home $123,900
- Winfield, KS10.6 mi · 11,777 people · home $132,700
- Wellington, KS13.1 mi · 7,715 people · home $97,100
- Mulvane, KS14.5 mi · 6,286 people · home $176,300
- Arkansas City, KS15.6 mi · 11,974 people · home $86,800
- Douglass, KS18.9 mi · 1,555 people · home $138,800
- Derby, KS20.3 mi · 25,625 people · home $236,900
Oxford questions
Is Oxford, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oxford scores better for retirees than 38% of Kansas towns and quieter than 66%. 24.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in Oxford?
The median owner-occupied home in Oxford is valued at $117,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,167, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $660 a month.
What is the weather like in Oxford?
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 23.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.9 inches of precipitation a year and 3.6 inches of snow.
Does Oxford get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oxford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 25, 1955. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)