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Stratford, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dallam County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,321 Population 572/sq mi density
$57,639 Median Income $37,790 per capita
$118,000 Home Value $163,639 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,639 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,000 home value, $835/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,693 ft (1,126 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density572/sq mi
Coordinates36.3376°N, 102.0760°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDallam County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
79 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (May) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.8 / 100
Community Resilience0.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 110 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 107 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 108 km
Mar 17, 2022 13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico M3.8 105 km
Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 89 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 78 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 94 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 119 km
Mar 31, 2022 8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico M3.4 99 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 97 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 107 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 145 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 100 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 108 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 122 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 109 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 82 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 102 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 121 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

445 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 66 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 80 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 47 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 41 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 65 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 72 km 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 63 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 92 km 0
May 9, 1972 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 5, 1971 EF3 68 km 0
May 31, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 96 km 0
May 18, 2010 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 21, 2007 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 21, 2007 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 10, 2001 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 6, 2001 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WINDY DEUCE (145,907 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 99 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 72 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 88 km
2011 TUNNER 17,774 93 km
2011 296 16,769 44 km
2006 OLDHAM BOYS RANCH 14,332 73 km
2018 COUNTY LINE 14,126 74 km
2017 LIT RANCH 13,721 83 km
2011 PRITCHARD 11,547 54 km
2018 OLD MUDDY RD 11,146 99 km
2021 PARKER CREEK 10,933 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 10,795 90 km
2011 MOORE COUNTY 7,928 65 km
2019 CHANNING 7,862 77 km
1990 BIG CANYON 7,433 91 km
2021 COBB FIRE 7,142 58 km
2006 WINDY 6,882 84 km
1994 KEITH 6,584 99 km
1997 BUOY LINE 6,118 90 km
1989 TEX 5,555 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 0.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
October 56°F (14°C) 1.1 in
November 44°F (6°C) 0.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Stratford has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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