Oxford, Mississippi
Oxford is a city of 26,411 people in Lafayette County, Mississippi, founded in 1837.
Why visit Oxford
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 172 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Malco Oxford Studio Cinema, The Lyric Oxford, Rowan Oak and Ammadelle.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Oxford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oxford
Oxford is the 14th most populous city in Mississippi, United States, and the county seat of Lafayette County, 75 miles (121 km) southeast of Memphis. A college town, Oxford surrounds the University of Mississippi or "Ole Miss". Founded in 1837, the city is named after Oxford, England.
From the Wikipedia article Oxford, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
University of Mississippi
School · 1.0 mi
Public university in the United States
Malco Oxford Commons Cinema Grill
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
206 Commonwealth Boulevard, Oxford
Museums and landmarks22
Rowan Oak
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
William Faulkner's former home in Oxford, Mississippi
916 Old Taylor Road, Oxford
Ammadelle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
United States historic place
621 North Lamar Boulevard, Oxford
University of Mississippi Museum
Museum · 1.1 mi
Art museum in Oxford, Mississippi
412 University Avenue, University
Barnard Observatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Observatory at the University of Mississippi, USA
Isom Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Mississippi, United States
Lafayette County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Courthouse in Mississippi, United States
Lucius Q. C. Lamar House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Mississippi, United States
Lyceum-The Circle Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Collection of historic buildings at the University of Mississippi in Oxford (USA)
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Oxford Courthouse Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district located in Oxford, Mississippi
Confederate Monument (Oxford)
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
Confederate monument in Oxford, Mississippi, U.S.A.
The Grove
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
1848 University Avenue, Oxford
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Tad Smith Coliseum
Sports field and stadium · 0.8 mi
100 Coliseum Loop, University
Oxford-University Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.9 mi
400 University Place, University
Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
42 Magnolia Drive, University
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes172
Big Bad Breakfast
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
719 North Lamar Boulevard, Oxford
Mo-Fr 07:00-01:30; Sa-Su 08:00-03:00
Circle and Square
Brewery and winery · 1.3 mi
Craft beer, Mississippi roasted coffee, and food (sandwiches, salads, appetizers)
100 Depot Street, Oxford
Mo-We 07:00-21:00; Th-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Southen Coop Wings & Golf House
Restaurant · Pizza, Chicken, Grill · 2.8 mi
705 Sisk Avenue, Oxford
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Velvet Ditch Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.5 mi
1316 North Lamar Boulevard, Oxford
Mo-Sa 07:00-15:00
160 more on the map.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship32
College Hill Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Saint Peters Episcopal Church
Church · Anglican · 1.4 mi
113 South 9th Street, Oxford
Christ Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.6 mi
1720 University Avenue, Oxford
Shopping30
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library
Library · 1.8 mi
401 Bramlett Boulevard, Oxford
Healthcare16
Medical Clinic of Oxford
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
2161 South Lamar Boulevard, Oxford
Oxford Family Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
2209 South Lamar Boulevard, Oxford
Red Med Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1902B Jackson Avenue West, Oxford
Urgent Care Clinic of Oxford
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1487 Belk Boulevard, Oxford
Map of Oxford
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 31°F | 5.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 34°F | 5.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 41°F | 5.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 59°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 67°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 69°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 49°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 6.5 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for University Hcn (1 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
Lafayette County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-16: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
University-Oxford Airport (UOX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- University 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Abbeville 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Paris 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Water Valley 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Batesville 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Sardis 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Grenada 42 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hernando 43 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Olive Branch 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Horn Lake 51 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 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
- Olemisslyceum, The original uploader was Enjoybeta at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oxford Mississippi sunset 2018, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oxford Mississippi cycle path 1, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mississippi Central Railroad trestle Oxford MS 1, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mississippi Central Railroad trestle Oxford MS 2, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mississippi Central Railroad trestle Oxford MS 3, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oxford Mississippi cycle path 2, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Campus Trails Oxford Mississippi, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oxford Way in Oxford Mississippi, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Campus Rail Trail Oxford Mississippi 2, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Mississippi (circa 1960), Mississippi Department of Archives and History, No restrictions
- Rowan Oak 1, RowanOak.jpg : Gary Bridgman derivative work: . . . . Jim . . . . Jameslwoodward ( talk • contribs ), CC BY 2.5
- University of Mississippi Museum 2018 3, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ammadelle, 637 North Lamar Boulevard, Oxford (Lafayette County, Mississippi), Jack Boucher, Photographer, Public domain
- Isom Place Oxford Mississippi Front Facing, BobCummings, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lamar House 2018, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NRHP 77000791 Lafayette County Mississippi Courthouse North Facing, BobCummings, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NRHP 77000791 Lafayette County Mississippi Courthouse South Facing 01, BobCummings, CC BY-SA 3.0
- College Church, Tina H., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barnard Observatory, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church (Oxford, Mississippi) 01, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Water Tower Sunset, Pilot MKN, CC BY 2.0
- University of Mississippi South Campus Recreation Center 1, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- University of Mississippi road, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US278 MS6 West - Old Taylor Road (40835064324), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- University of Mississippi track and field, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Road on the University of Mississippi campus, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US278 MS6 West - Chucky Mullins Drive (27676411248), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- South Campus Rail Trail March 2019, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi 1, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi 2, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jaxson Dart 13 April 2024, Lsw2472, CC0
- The Grill sweet tea brewer, Jordano53, CC0
- University of Mississippi water tower 1, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manning Way and Athletics Center, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Autumn Sunset in Mississippi, Pilot MKN, CC BY 2.0
- University of Mississippi Confederate Cemetery, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- University of Mississippi commuter parking lot, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vaught Hemmingway, MinTUSTo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ole Miss vs Auburn, Srgragg, CC BY-SA 3.0
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