There are 2 independent living communities in Oxford, Mississippi. The daily costs of independent living in Mississippi range from $15 up to $144, with an average expense running about $53. The monthly expense averages roughly $1,595 and ranges between $440 and $4,331. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $19,140, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
Located in Lafayette County, Oxford is a small city in Mississippi. The surrounding metropolitan area is home to 1,188,211 residents, but there are 36,699 living inside the city itself. The 55-and-over community currently composes approximately 20% of the total population.
Oxford has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a median per capita income of $25,000 and a median household income is $42,000 (the Mississippi state average is $34,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 6.66% and the mean home price is $276,000, which is much higher than the Mississippi average of $114,000.
Oxford has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The city receives very large levels of rainfall each year. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Oxford has very good air quality.