Oxford, New York
Oxford is a village of 1,514 people in Chenango County, New York, founded in 1791.
Why visit Oxford
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Gamble Roof Hill, Midland Hill, Oxford Village Historic District and Theodore Burr House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; February lows average 12°F, and about 75 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 Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 1,450 at the 2010 census. The village is named after Oxford, Massachusetts, the hometown of the landowner.
From the Wikipedia article Oxford (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks4
Oxford Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Oxford, NY, listed on the NRHP in Chenango County, New York
Theodore Burr House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Government building in Oxford, New York
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Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Lafayette Park
Park
Public square used for performing arts events, farmer's markets, and community events
Restaurants and cafes3
History
The village was founded by its first settlers in 1791, including the landowner Benjamin Hovey (1758–1811) who was later a business partner of Aaron Burr and his cousin Theodore Burr.
The former Chenango Canal passed through the village, connecting the community to Utica and Binghamton.
In 1985, many of its historic buildings were included in the Oxford Village Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Oxford (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Oxford
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 12°F | 3.2 in | 17.8 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 12°F | 2.7 in | 17.4 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 20°F | 3.5 in | 14.7 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 2.3 in |
| May | 69°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 52°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 57°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 55°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 37°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 27°F | 3.2 in | 5.6 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 3.6 in | 16.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Norwich Hcn (6 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
Chenango County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-24: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2018-10-01: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lieutenant Warren Eaton Airport (OIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Bainbridge 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Greene 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Afton 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Oneonta 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Binghamton 28 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Deposit 28 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Johnson City 29 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Endwell 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Cortland 32 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Endicott 34 mi southwest, about 54 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
- First National Bank of Oxford building Dec 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oxford Memorial Library Theodore Burr House, Geraldine Clark, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US Post Office-Oxford NY Dec 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Church Window, John Pickens, CC BY 3.0
- Squirrel, Sandra Wagner, CC BY-SA 3.0
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