Stratford, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Dallam County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,321
Population
572/sq mi density
$57,639
Median Income
$37,790 per capita
$118,000
Home Value
$169,184 Zillow
$835
Median Rent
17.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
54
Violent Crime/100K
375 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,639 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,000 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Stratford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,693 ft (1,126 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 572/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3376°N, 102.0760°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dallam County County |
| Nearest Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 79 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in |
Stratford has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.4").