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Stafford, OH

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Stafford is a small town in Ohio with a population of 94. Residents earn $52,500 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
94 Population 276/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $26,809 per capita
$135,700 Home Value
$938 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,700 home value, $938/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,500
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $135,700
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $938
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.3%
7% higher than US avg

How Stafford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population94
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans73.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$26,809
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$1,193M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,700
Rent$938
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units42
Rent Burden41.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation1,064 ft (324 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute34 min
Broadband42.0%
Libraries1

Is Stafford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stafford receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Stafford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stafford is $52,500, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stafford is $135,700, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $938 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Stafford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Stafford has a population of 94 with a density of 276 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%).

Population

94
Total Population
276
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Stafford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Stafford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stafford is $52,500, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Stafford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,500
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,809
Avg Weekly Wage$910
IRS Avg AGI$79,115

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.3%
7% above US avg
Establishments (County)373
County GDP$1,193M

Business (County)

Restaurants22
Healthcare21
Retail37
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,388
3% below US avg
Cost of Living92.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.4 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Stafford is $135,700, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $938 (19% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,700
52% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$938
19% below US avg
Rent Burden41.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.7%
Housing Units42
Median Year Built1940

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,388
3% below US avg
Effective Rate2.50%
Stafford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area enjoys 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,064 ft (324 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates39.7124°N, 81.2766°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39111
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 59.8-point margin. 42.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.4%
D 19.7%

Winner: Republican by 59.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+89.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.90
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density276/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access42.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities21
Restaurants22
Retail Stores37

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.4 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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