Stratford is a small town of 1,352 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $38,426
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stratford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Stratford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stratford city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.9
Stratford's overall cost of living index is 85.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stratford costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stratford, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$600
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,426
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Stratford's violent crime rate is 353.4 per 100,000 residents
— 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
353.4 /100k
Property Crime
848.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stratford is served primarily by STRATFORD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stratford, OK
National Avg
School District
STRATFORD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stratford sees average highs of 51.4°F in January
and 91.9°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.1 inches of snow per year.
Stratford's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stratford roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,300 and median rent is $600/month.
Stratford's violent crime rate is 353.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 848.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stratford are operated by STRATFORD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 11.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stratford, OK has a population of 1,352, a median household income of $38,426, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Stratford averages 51.4°F in January and 91.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 4.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stratford, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74872.
The population of Stratford, Oklahoma is 1,352 with a median age of 29.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stratford: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $89,300, median household income $38,426, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stratford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.