Oxford County

Household income

$60,1732024

Home value

$217,3002024

Unemployment

3.8%2026

Violent crime

802023

Work from home

13.6%2024

Oxford County — Nov 5, 2026

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Local Government

Oxford County Commissioners asked to consider hiring a chaplain, heat-pump work and an opioid-fund extension

The Oxford County Commissioners were scheduled Nov. 5, 2026, to consider authorizing a chaplain hire for the Sheriff's Office, a heat-pump installation at the Sheriff's Office, setting an interest rate for unpaid taxes, and a no-cost extension request for an opioid-settlement-funded project, according to the meeting agenda.

Budget review, executive session on wages on Oxford County Commissioners' Oct. 22 meeting

Oct 22, 2026

District Attorney proposes shared Office Administrator for three counties; Keim suggests six-month trial

Resident raises concerns about Sheriff’s Office operations and past removal calls

Commissioners approve two-year electricity contract; airport hangar lease authorization tabled

Personnel Actions

Commissioners adopt dress code, accept dispatcher resignation and update job descriptions

County Finance

Commissioners authorize $4.5 million transfer to retire Tax Anticipation Note

Sheriff Operations

Sheriff says deputies on leave are driving overtime increases

Nov 5Agenda 11-5-2026Public comment scheduled on personnel matters Oct 22Agenda 10-22-2026Executive session listed under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405-6 A to discuss wages, benefits and positions.Sep 15Minutes 9-15-2026Dress code adopted; resignation accepted; job descriptions adopted; Planner posting authorized.Aug 6Minutes 8-6-2026Demolition contract awarded

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What stands out in Oxford County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Oxford County with communities in Maine or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2023, Oxford County was less favorable than communities of similar population size on residents with access to places to exercise.

0th percentile · 2023 · County Health Rankings, via Polco GPAL

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Commissioners approve no-cost extensions for opioid-settlement projects

Commissioners award $37,350 demolition contract for 14 Western Avenue

Oxford County authorizes three full-time dispatch hires, sets effective dates and leave for one

Oxford County awards $9,900 sheriff's workforce study as commissioners press on legal-billing oversight