At a Glance
Median Income
$40,833
$27,656 per capita
Home Value
$81,100
Zillow: $207,367
Median Rent
$580/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
16.4% smoking rate
How Stratford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stratford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stratford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stratford residents earn a median household income of $40,833 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,656. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 487 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stratford is $81,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,367. Median rent is $580/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
9.9% of adults in Stratford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stratford has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population696
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density382/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,833
Per Capita$27,656
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,116M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,100
Rent$580
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$207,367
Housing Units396
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,954/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation1,114 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Stratford was founded in 1880.
The median home in Stratford was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.