Oxford, Mississippi
Oxford: city in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America
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Oxford is a city located in the county of Lafayette in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
Quick Facts about Oxford
| Population | 22,314 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Lafayette County |
| Postal code | 38655 |
| Phone Area Codes | 662 |
| Area | 42.6 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.3665,-89.5193 |
| Altitude | 505 feet / 154 meters |
| Capital city | Oxford is capital of Lafayette County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1837 (189 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:02:59 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 79℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Oxford is located at 34°21'59"N 89°31'9"W (34.3665000, -89.5192500).
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Weather
79°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 5 mph SSW
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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People born in Oxford (37)
People born in Oxford, including model and writer Naomi Sims, trumpeter Phil Cohran, Arkansas politician Lewis P. Featherstone, .
More notable people
- Lorenzen Wright (American basketball player) he was born in 04/11/1975
- R. L. Burnside (American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist) he was born in 23/11/1926
- Larry Brown (Novelist, short story writer, essayist, memoirist) he was born in 09/07/1951
- Arthur Guyton (American physiologist) he was born in 08/09/1919
- Jason Parker (American basketball player) he was born in 18/12/1981
- Angela McGlowan (American television personality) she was born in 03/03/1970
- Armegis Spearman (American football player) he was born in 05/04/1978
- Bill Hawks (American politician) he was born in 22/11/1944
- Billy Clay (American football player) he was born in 26/04/1944
- Charles Bowen Howry (American politician) he was born in 14/05/1844
- Culley Rikard (Baseball player and coach) he was born in 09/05/1914
- Daniel Isom Sultan (United States general) he was born in 09/12/1885
- Henry Lamar (American football coach, boxing coach and executive) he was born in 26/01/1906
- Hugh Freeze (American football coach, offensive coordinator of the University of Tennessee) he was born in 27/09/1969
- Jack Latvala (American politician) he was born in 03/11/1951
- Jim Urbanek (American football player (1945-2009)) he was born in 08/04/1945
- Joseph Whitehead (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1864
- Kimberly Morgan (American model) she was born in 22/02/1983
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Oxford, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176017 | University of Mississippi | University (MS) | 38677-1848 |
| 176318 | Rust College | Holly Springs (MS) | 38635 |
| 374343 | KC's School of Hair Design | Pontotoc (MS) | 38863-0000 |
| 176178 | Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia (MS) | 38668-1714 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Oxford, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Oxford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| University Post Office | University (MS) | 38677 |
Other places with the same name (21)
- Oxford, Mississippi city in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America with a population of 28,635 people.
- Oxford, Ohio city in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 23,535 people.
- Oxford, Alabama city in Calhoun and Talladega counties, Alabama, USA with a population of 21,216 people.
- Oxford, Massachusetts town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America with a population of 13,941 people.
- Oxford, Massachusetts town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America with a population of 13,709 people.
- Oxford, Connecticut town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America with a population of 13,250 people.
- Oxford, North Carolina city in North Carolina, United States with a population of 8,905 people.
- Oxford, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 5,594 people.
- Oxford, Maine town in Oxford County, Maine, United States with a population of 4,102 people.
- Oxford, Michigan town in Michigan, United States with a population of 3,541 people.
- Oxford, New Jersey township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States with a population of 2,426 people.
- Oxford, Georgia city in Newton County, Georgia, United States with a population of 2,337 people.
- Oxford, New York town in Chenango County, New York, United States with a population of 1,369 people.
- Oxford, Indiana town in Oak Grove Township, Benton County, Indiana with a population of 1,145 people.
- Oxford, Kansas city in Sumner County, Kansas, United States with a population of 988 people.
- Oxford, Wisconsin village in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 905 people.
- Oxford, Iowa city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 797 people.
- Oxford, Nebraska village in Furnas and Harlan Counties in Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 711 people.
- Oxford, Arkansas city in Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America with a population of 682 people.
- Oxford, Maryland town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States with a population of 602 people.
- Oxford, Idaho city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States of America with a population of 52 people.
Other cities in Lafayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lafayette County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor | 457 | Village in Mississippi, United States |
| Abbeville | 433 | Town in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Oxford distances to largest Mississippi cities