Information on Oxford, Lafayette County
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Welcome to our dedicated page for Oxford, located in the state of Mississippi, Lafayette County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.
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Oxford City HALL, Lafayette County
| Oxford City Hall's address | Oxford Oxford Municipal Building 107 Courthouse Square Oxford MS 38655 United States | |
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| Phone number of Oxford City Hall | +1 662-236-1310 | |
| Oxford, MS email | Not available | |
| Oxford official website | oxfordms.net | |
| Mayor of Oxford | Richard Howorth | |
| Lafayette County, Mississippi: Vital Records | Oxford vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Mississippi birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Oxford
What county is Oxford MS in?Oxford, MS is located in Lafayette County |
Where is Oxford, Mississippi ?Oxford, situated in Lafayette County, lies in the northern part of Mississippi, United States. It is approximately 75 miles southeast of Memphis, Tennessee. Located within the hills of North Mississippi, Oxford is also home to the University of Mississippi, which greatly influences the town. |
What is the cost of living in Oxford MS ?The cost of living in Oxford, Mississippi (Lafayette County) is relatively low compared to national averages. Housing costs average around $1,200 per month, while transportation expenses are approximately 10% less than the U.S. average. Groceries also remain affordable, making Oxford an attractive option for residents seeking budget-friendly living. |
Oxford administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lafayette - other counties in Mississippi |
Oxford building department, MS
| Office | Oxford Building Department |
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| City | Oxford |
| State | Mississippi |
| Address | 107 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655 |
| Phone | 662-232-2305 |
| Website | https://www.oxfordms.net/departments/building-and-codes |
Demography of Oxford
| Name of Oxford inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 11 756 inhabitants | / | ||
| Population density in Oxford | 741,0 pop/sq mi (286,1 pop/km²) | |||
Oxford City (MS) statistics
| Oxford MS Median household income | $48,000 |
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| Oxford MS Poverty rate | 27.1% |
| Oxford MS Unemployment rate | 4.4% |
| Oxford MS Educational attainment | 88.1% |
Air quality
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List of Passport Facilities in Oxford, MS
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| LAFAYETTE COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK | 300 N LAMAR BLVD | 6622342131 |
| OXFORD POST OFFICE | 401 MCELROY DR. | 6622345615 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Oxford
There are 28 bank branches in Oxford.
FNB Oxford Bank is the most popular bank in Oxford with 3 branch offices, followed by Mechanics Bank with 3 branch offices and then Oxford University Bank with 3 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Oxford:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| FNB Oxford Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Mechanics Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Oxford University Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Renasant Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| BancorpSouth Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of Commerce | 2 | Limited Service Loan Production Office |
| First National Bank of Clarksdale | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Trustmark National Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of England | 1 | Limited Service Loan Production Office |
| Origin Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Paragon Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Sycamore Bank | 1 | Limited Service Loan Production Office |
| Woodforest National Bank | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
Oxford administrative numbers
| Oxford City code | 2854840 |
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| Oxford City postcode | 38655 |
Transportation modes in Oxford
| Airport | University-Oxford Airport 1.7 miles 20.8 miles Tupelo Regional Airport 43.8 miles |
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Oxford territory
| Oxford area | 15,86 sq mi (41,09 km²) |
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| Oxford altitude | 459 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 34.3615 Longitude: -89.528 Latitude: 34° 21' 41'' North Longitude: 89° 31' 41'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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What is Oxford close to?
| Nearby cities include: Taylor, Abbeville, Water Valley and Toccopola | ||
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| Sardis | Abbeville | Abbeville |
| Taylor |  | Abbeville |
| Taylor | Taylor | Toccopola |
| Taylor 7.1 miles | Abbeville 9.9 miles | Water Valley 15 miles |
| Toccopola 19 miles | Thaxton 20.8 miles | Sardis 22.5 miles |
| Batesville 22.9 miles | Potts Camp 23.6 miles | Courtland 25.2 miles |
| Como 25.5 miles | Hickory Flat 26 miles | Pope 26.1 miles |
| Myrtle 27.1 miles | Bruce 27.7 miles | Coffeeville 28.1 miles |
| Ecru 28.7 miles | Holly Springs 29.2 miles | New Albany 30.3 miles |
| Oakland 30.6 miles | Senatobia 30.7 miles | Pontotoc 30.7 miles |
Distance between Oxford and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1647 miles | Houston : 467 miles | Philadelphia : 883 miles |
| Phoenix : 1293 miles | San Antonio : 627 miles | San Diego : 1590 miles |
| Dallas : 431 miles | San Jose : 1814 miles | Jacksonville : 537 miles |
| Indianapolis : 419 miles closest | San Francisco : 1879 miles | Austin : 556 miles |
| Columbus : 530 miles | Fort Worth : 464 miles | Charlotte : 497 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Elementary schools in Oxford
Bramlett Elementary School
District of Oxford School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 1
Students : 524
Della Davidson Elementary
District of Oxford School DistrictLowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 4
Students : 652
Lafayette Elementary School
District of Lafayette County School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 674
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
District of Lafayette County School DistrictLowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 5
Students : 699
Oxford Elementary School
District of Oxford School DistrictLowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 2
Students : 616
Middle schools in Oxford
Lafayette Middle School
District of Lafayette County School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 658
Oxford Intermediate School
District of Oxford School DistrictLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 6
Students : 633
Oxford Middle School
District of Oxford School DistrictLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 628
High schools in Oxford
Lafayette High School
District of Lafayette County School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 815
Oxford High School
District of Oxford School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1210
Private schools in Oxford
Oxford University School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 7Students : 82
Regents School Of Oxford
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 210