Stratford, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Dallam County County
Stratford, TX
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 $57,639 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,790. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 408 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stratford is $118,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,184. Median rent is $835/month, with 17.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Stratford reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 375/100K.
Education
29.8% of adults in Stratford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stratford has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches.