Stratford, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Wood County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,439
Population
271/sq mi density
$65,880
Median Income
$45,045 per capita
$189,700
Home Value
$280,497 Zillow
$877
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,880 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,700 home value, $877/mo rent
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 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 44.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Stratford has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.8").