The share of the population living below the federal poverty line.
*Typical range:* 5–30%; *High risk:* above 20%.
The median annual income for households, indicating overall economic well-being.
*Typical range:* $30,000–$70,000; *Low income:* below $40,000.
The proportion of the labor force currently unemployed and seeking work.
*Typical range:* 3–12%; *High risk:* above 10%.
The share of households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, reflecting economic hardship.
*Typical range:* 5–30%; *High risk:* above 20%.
Designated census tracts that meet low-income and low-access thresholds, based on the USDA Food Access Research Atlas. Highlights areas where residents may face barriers to fresh food access.
Food desert criteria: Low-income + ≥33% of the population living >1 mile (urban) or >10 miles (rural) from a grocery store.
The proportion of occupied housing units that are renter-occupied, indicating housing tenure patterns.
*Typical range:* 20–60%; varies widely by neighborhood.
Percentage of renters spending 30% or more of household income on rent, signaling housing affordability stress.
*Typical range:* 25–50%; *High risk:* above 30%.
The share of residents aged 65 and older, indicating age demographics and potential service needs.
*Typical range:* 10–25%; *Senior-heavy:* above 20%.
A composite indicator combining rent burden, poverty, SNAP participation, unemployment, vacancy, and senior share to identify neighborhoods at higher risk of displacement pressures.
*Typical range:* 0 (low risk) to 1 (high risk); *High risk:* above 0.6.
ℹ️ About Normalization: The displacement risk index is normalized using all block groups in Granville County to create a consistent reference frame. This approach allows block groups in Oxford to be evaluated in context, highlighting which areas stand out not just locally, but county-wide. An Oxford-only normalization would compress the score range and make internal differences appear larger, but it would limit comparability and may understate broader risk patterns. Oxford’s 12 block groups are small in number but internally diverse—normalizing at the county level supports clearer regional policy targeting without distorting intra-city variation.
The share of housing units that are vacant, which can reflect housing market conditions or disinvestment. *Typical range:* 5–15%; *High vacancy:* above 10%.
Interactive maps showing which census tracts in Oxford, NC are most suitable for specific grocery and retail chains, based on income, density, commuting, and land use indicators.
Supports community planning around annexation, retail access, and economic development potential.
These interactive maps reveal parcel-by-parcel changes in property value and tax liability in Oxford, NC. By combining 2023 tax data with parcel shapefiles and acreage, the following layers offer insight into the fiscal dynamics of local land use:
This tax-focused layer set supports public transparency and offers planners, residents, and policymakers a granular view of fiscal change across the city.