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Stratford, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Wood County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,439
Population
271/sq mi density
$65,880
Median Income
$45,045 per capita
$189,700
Home Value
$261,080 Zillow
$877
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,880 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,700 home value, $877/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Stratford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 57.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7976°N, 90.0706°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wood County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in |
Stratford has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.9").