Stafford, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pratt County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
680 Population 739/sq mi density
$38,424 Median Income $27,348 per capita
$64,800 Home Value $83,209 Zillow
$491 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$38,424 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,800 home value, $491/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Stafford, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,424
49% below
$27,348 per capita
Home Value
$64,800
77% below
Zillow: $83,209
Median Rent
$491/mo
58% below
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Stafford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Stafford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
51%
Home Value
23%
Rent
42%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stafford a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stafford residents earn a median household income of $38,424 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,348. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 384 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stafford is $64,800 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,209. Median rent is $491/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

24.0% of adults in Stafford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stafford has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population680
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density739/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$38,424
Per Capita$27,348
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$745M
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,800
Rent$491
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$83,209
Housing Units468
Rent Burden19.8%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,403/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain30.0 in/yr
Elevation1,856 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute18 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Stafford was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Pratt Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.