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Oxford, Mississippi Retirement Guide
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Retirement Score
Oxford, Mississippi at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $328,700
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security and retirement income fully exempt.
- Avg January Low
- 35.9°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 87.3 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- N/A
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 58 / 100
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
87.3 (U.S. avg = 100)High confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Home Price
$328,700High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,096High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
60 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated June 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security and retirement income fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated June 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)
45.8 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
56.4 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access Score
45.8 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated June 2026
Climate
Avg July High
91.9°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated May 2026
Avg January Low
35.9°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated May 2026
Annual Precipitation
47.8"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated May 2026
Sunny Days / Year
297 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated May 2026
Safety
Safety Score
100 / 100High confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
34.5 / 100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
6 / 100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Demographics
Population
25,713High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Age
27.7High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Age 65+
13.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Household Income
$56,784High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
42.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Veterans
2.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
58.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Poverty Rate
28.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Diversity
White
68.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Black
25.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Asian
2.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Oxford using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$712
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$800
Median home price used: $328,700
Median rent reference: $1,096 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.