Texas
Stratford is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,321. Residents earn $57,639 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Stratford receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. 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 $57,639, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Stratford is $118,000, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $835 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Stratford is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 48 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 240 per 100,000, 88% below the national average.
29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Stratford enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches, including 17.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 68.0% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 32.0% |
| 139% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,639 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,790 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,099 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,926 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 408 |
| County GDP | $1,022M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,150 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.36% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $118,000 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $163,639 |
| Census Median Rent | $835 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.2% |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,150 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.36% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 15,212/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Total Violent | 47.9/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 47.9/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 239.6/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 95.8/100K |
| Theft | 95.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 47.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.1 inches |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,693 ft (1,126 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 572/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3376°N, 102.0760°W |
| County FIPS | 48111 |
Winner: Republican by 78.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.8% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 572/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |