Why visit Oxford
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 16 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Oxford Cinema 7, Oxford Downtown Historic District, Indian Lake Road Stone Arch Bridge and Oxford Hills Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Oxford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oxford
Oxford is a village in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Oxford had a population of 3,492. The village is located within Oxford Township. Located about 30 miles (48 km) north of Detroit, it is a northern suburb of the Metro Detroit region.
From the Wikipedia article Oxford, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Oxford Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Commercial historic district located along Washington Street/MI-24 at the intersection of Burdick Street in Oxford, Michigan
Indian Lake Road Stone Arch Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Lake Orion Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes16
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
590 North Lapeer Road, Oxford
Mo-We 06:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.7 mi
979 South Lapeer Road, Oxford
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
4 more on the map.
History
During the early 19th century the northeast Oakland County area was largely avoided by the early settlers because it was believed to be nothing but impenetrable swamp land. The area was, at that time, nicknamed "The Barren Plains of Oxford." It was called this primarily because of a report made in 1812 by the U.S. Surveyor General that described the area as a poor, barren, sandy land, on which scarcely any vegetation could grow with the exception of some very small scrubby oaks. It was concluded in the surveyors' report there was one acre out of one hundred that appeared to be eligible for cultivation. Any hope for crop production was thought to be preposterous. At this point, the area was deemed worthless, and discouragement of any hope for development by forthcoming settlers was inevitable.
From the History section of Oxford, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Oxford United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.6 mi
33 East Burdick Street, Oxford
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Map of Oxford
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.2 in | 12.1 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.9 in | 9.0 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.2 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 36°F | 2.9 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 24°F | 2.2 in | 8.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pontiac Wwtp (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Oakland County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oakland County International Airport (PTK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Lake Orion 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Auburn Hills 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Ortonville 10 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Dryden 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Rochester Hills 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Pontiac 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Rochester 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Almont 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Goodrich 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Troy 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtownoxford2, Cptimes, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oxford Savings Bank in Oxford, Michigan, LapeerMichigander, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic District and Car, Jwhiting360, CC BY-SA 3.0
- IndianLakeBridgeOrion-1, Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crittenton Medical Plaza, Adrienne of Oxford, Public domain
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