Stratford, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
50 Population 200/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $55,090 per capita
$69,200 Home Value $270,338 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,200 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Stratford, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$55,090 per capita
Home Value
$69,200
75% below
Zillow: $270,338
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
24% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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)

Income
98%
Home Value
25%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stratford a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stratford residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,090. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,522 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stratford is $69,200 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,338. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

25.6% of adults in Stratford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stratford has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Data Overview

People

Population50
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$55,090
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$3,155M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$270,338
Housing Units37
Rent Burden22.6%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,876/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain21.8 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation1,300 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Stratford was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.