Stratford, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pontotoc County County
Stratford, OK
At a Glance
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)
Is Stratford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Stratford residents earn a median household income of $38,026 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,509. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,188 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stratford is $87,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,260. Median rent is $613/month, with 24.7% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Stratford reports 353 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 848/100K.
Education
10.4% of adults in Stratford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stratford has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.