About Oxford
Oxford is a small town in southern Kansas, home to 1,036 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Oxford is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,138 residents per square mile.
📰 Oxford News Today
- Billy Lee Spencer Obituary Jan 21, 2016 Miles Funeral Service · Jul 22
- Miller, 93, served in park and law enforcement | Obituaries Jackson Hole News&Guide · Jul 15
- Schedule - Oxford Wildcats (Oxford, KS) Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Jul 20
- Stanley D. Lantis Obituary May 16, 2026 - Dengel & Son Mortuary - Crematory Dengel & Son · May 16
- Oxford Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Oxford Unique
- One of 19 places in the US named Oxford — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 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 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Oxford
- Old Oxford Mill — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Oxford
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Oxford
- Oxford Elem
- Oxford Jr/Sr High
- Oxford Online Virtual School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,036
Rank in state#187 of 626
Land area0.91 sq mi
Density1,138/sq mi
Coordinates37.2737, -97.1693