Stamford, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Haskell County County
Stamford, TX
At a Glance
How Stamford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stamford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Stamford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Stamford residents earn a median household income of $42,121 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,473. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 197 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stamford is $62,400 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,627. Median rent is $1,033/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Stamford reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 609/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Stamford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stamford has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.