Iowa
Stratford is a small town in Iowa with a population of 696. Residents earn $40,833 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Stratford receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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. Stratford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Stratford is $40,833, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Stratford is $81,100, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $580 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Stratford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 32.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,833 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,656 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,018 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,752 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 487 |
| County GDP | $1,116M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,538 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.60% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $81,100 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $187,333 |
| Census Median Rent | $580 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 40.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,538 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.60% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,954/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,114 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 382/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2696°N, 93.9274°W |
| County FIPS | 19079 |
Winner: Republican by 33.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.9% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 382/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 74.9% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |