Oxford's Awards
Recognition
- 2017 - Top 101 Safest Cities in the United States
- 2015 - Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation Healthy Hometown
- 2008 - Bicycle Friendly Community (first city in Mississippi)
- 2006 – 07 and 2007 - 08 Recycler of the Year – Recycler of the Year – Mississippi Recycling Coalition
- 2007 - Mississippi Scenic Community – Urban Forestry Commission
- 2005 - Commendation for Preservation of Historic Structures (Mississippi Department of Archives & History)
- 2001 – 2009 Tree City USA Award, every year
Rated by many magazine retirement-related articles as a top U. S. city, including
- 2007 – Money Magazine 100 Best Places To Live
- 2008 – Outside Magazine 20 Best Small Towns in America
- 2005 – CBS News Story – one of five ideal retirement places