Kansas
Stafford is a small town in Kansas with a population of 680. Residents earn $38,424 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
Based on current data, Stafford receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Stafford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Stafford is $38,424, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Stafford is $64,800, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $491 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Stafford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,424 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,348 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $938 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,704 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 384 |
| County GDP | $745M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,515 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.97% |
| Commute Time | 18.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |
| Census Median | $64,800 |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $75,029 |
| Census Median Rent | $491 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.8% |
| Studio | $643 |
| 1 Bedroom | $682 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $877 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,167 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,276 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,515 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.97% |
| Obesity | 40.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,403/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.6 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,856 ft (566 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 739/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9624°N, 98.5993°W |
| County FIPS | 20151 |
Winner: Republican by 51.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.0% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.59 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 739/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 72.7% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 18.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |