About Oxford
Set in the eastern part of Iowa, Oxford is a tiny community, home to 715 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Oxford is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.93 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 769 residents per square mile.
📰 Oxford News Today
- City of Oxford schedules boil order after refilling the water tower KCRG · Apr 27
- Lavender farm treehouses featured in Iowa City Parade of Homes KWQC · Jun 12
- Oxford, Iowa man charged with kidnapping, sexual abuse | Crime and Courts thegazette.com · Mar 6
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Oxford, Iowa 52322 The Weather Channel · Apr 10
- Mary Ann Yenter Obituary Jan 1, 2026 Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service · Jan 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Oxford Unique
- One of 19 places in the US named Oxford — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Oxford
- F.W. Kent Park reviews ★
- Creekside Park reviews ★
- Jerry Quinlan Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Larry Quinlan Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Lions Park reviews ★
- Williams Prairie Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Oxford
- Clear Creek Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)715
Rank in state#365 of 940
Land area0.93 sq mi
Density769/sq mi
Coordinates41.7228, -91.7911