Welcome to Oxford, Kansas

Oxford is a historic small town located in Sumner County, Kansas on Highway 160 with a population of approximately 1,000 residents. Oxford has been named a TREE CITY USA since 1992. The town site sits on the west bank of the Arkansas River. Cave Park is located on the east side of town, and offers a playground area for children, a covered shelter, and a public access, paved boat ramp to the Arkansas River. Little Town Square is in the heart of the City and provides a place to sit and enjoy the activities downtown.  View More About Our Community 

KDHE Boil Water Advisory


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Due to a break of the main water line feeding into town we are now in a Boil Water Advisory issued by KDHE

๐Ÿšฑ Boil Water Advisory Update (KDHE) ๐Ÿšฑ
The Boil Water Advisory issued by KDHE remains in effect until further notice.

Water samples were collected this morning and are currently en route to the lab. We will not receive results until KDHE has completed testing and notifies the City.

๐Ÿ‘‰ We will provide updates as soon as we hear from KDHE.
Until the advisory is lifted, please continue to follow all KDHE boil water guidelines:

๐Ÿ”น KDHE Boil Water Advisory Guidelines ๐Ÿ”น
โœ”๏ธ Boil all water used for:

Drinking
Cooking
Making ice
Brushing teeth
Washing dishes

๐Ÿ’ง Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute, then allow it to cool before use.

๐Ÿšซ Do NOT use tap water for:

Drinking or swallowing
Preparing food or beverages
Making ice
Brushing teeth

๐Ÿงผ Bathing & Showering
Adults may shower, but avoid swallowing water
Young children should be bathed with boiled or bottled water when possible

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dishes
Use a dishwasher with a sanitizing cycle, or
Wash with boiled water and allow to air dry

Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as we work closely with KDHE to ensure water safety for our community ๐Ÿ’™Read more

Court

Oxford Municipal Court


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Oxford Municipal Court is held every 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of City Hall, located at 115 S. Sumner St., Oxford, KS 67119
**There is no Court scheduled for November 25, 2026 or December 23, 2026**

Winter Storm Watch Issued


URGENT, Oxford News

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Winter Storm WATCH for Sumner County… from Friday afternoon, January 23, through Saturday night, January 24, 2026.

* WHAT...A prolonged period of snow with moderate to heavy snow at times is possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches is possible with the higher totals expected to affect locations closer to the Kansas/Oklahoma border.

* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Snow is expected to begin Friday afternoon and continue through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

A Winter Storm WATCH means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

Need Help Paying Your Utility Bill

LIEAP Can Help


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The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) provides financial assistance to eligible residents who need help paying their utility bills.

Application Period: January 20 – March 31
If you qualify, this program can help offset heating and energy costs during the colder months.

To apply, please visit the link below and submit your application before the deadline. Assistance is limited, so we encourage residents to apply as soon as possible.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply today using the link below

LIEAP Application

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