City safety & data profile

OxfordOH

Oxford, OH is a 22K-resident city in Butler County with a median household income of $40,764.

Butler County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Oxford, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Oxford has a population larger than 49% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $238,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

22K
Population
Top 51%
By size
$40,764
Median income
$238,000
Median home
45.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Oxford

Oxford posts a median household income higher than 2% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Oxford area.

Top 98%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Oxford

Where Oxford income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$40,764 Bottom 2% higher than 2% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Oxford, OH beyond the headline numbers

Oxford sits inside Butler County, Ohio, at roughly 39.51°N, -84.75°W. Population 22,104, $40,764 median household income. Median home value $238,000, median rent $997. Poverty rate 45.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Oxford's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.5%, then obesity at 34%. 1 hospital in/around Oxford, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Oxford from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
22,104
Oxford
Median Income
$40,764
-40% vs avg
Median Home Value
$238,000
+5% vs avg
Median Age
21.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Butler County) - Oxford's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
393K+6%
Median Income
$81,590+44%
Median Home Value
$258,500+64%
Poverty Rate
11.8%-13%
Unemployment
5.1%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Oxford, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$997/mo
Poverty Rate
45.5% +220% vs avg
Unemployment 14.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 61%
Work From Home 15.5%
Public Transit 1.6%

Population

White 78.6%
African American 5.7%
Asian 8%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.5%
Obesity
34%
Physical Inactivity
26.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
26.1%
Binge Drinking
21.1%
High Blood Pressure
20.5%
Current Smoking
12%
Current Asthma
11.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
8.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.8%
Annual Checkup 74.2%

Other Measures

Diabetes
5.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
3.1%
Stroke
1.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MCCULLOUGH-HYDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
OXFORD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Oxford, OH? ▼
Oxford, OH has a population of 22,104 people, located in Butler County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Oxford? ▼
The median household income in Oxford, OH is $40,764 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 45.5%.
What is the median home value in Oxford? ▼
The median home value in Oxford, OH is $238,000. Median rent is $997/month.
What are the top health concerns in Oxford? ▼
The top health indicators in Oxford include Short Sleep Duration (38.5%), Obesity (34%), Physical Inactivity (26.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Oxford? ▼
Oxford has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Oxford? ▼
The median age in Oxford, OH is 21.1 years. 61% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Oxford, OH is located in Butler County, Ohio. With a population of 22K and a $40,764 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Oxford area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Oxford's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Oxford area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Butler County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.