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A township of 989 people in Isanti County, Minnesota
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Conserved land2.2%325 of 15,072 acres
Trails5.5 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Oxford

Township in Minnesota, United States
989Population
23.7 sq miArea
909 ftElevation

Oxford Township is a township in Isanti County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 799 at the 2000 census. Oxford Township was named after Oxford County, Maine.

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Most working residents leave Oxford for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Minneapolis (7%), Cambridge (7%) and St. Paul (7%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Minneapolis
7%
Cambridge
7%
St. Paul
7%
North Branch
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Oxford →

Health in Oxford

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1worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Fairview Lakes Health ServicesWyoming · 8.6 mi · ER
North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 22.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55079, 55056, 55040 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Oxford →

Natural hazards in Oxford

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Oxford →

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Oxford has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 8°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
56° / 38°Fall
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Nearest: North Branch Area LibraryNorth Branch · 5.9 miles · 41 hrs a week
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