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Stafford, Kansas

Stafford, Kansas, in Stafford county, is 71 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 1,161.

The People and Families of Stafford

In Stafford, about 54% of adults are married. Stafford offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Stafford if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stafford had a median family income of $32,383.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Stafford gave more campaign money ($1,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Stafford Housing

Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Stafford. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Stafford is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Stafford, 87% of commuters drive to work. Stafford is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Stafford, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Stafford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Stafford Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Stafford Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Stafford Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Stafford Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Stafford Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Stafford, KS

Comparing Stafford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men54
Racial Diversity43
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults52
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty31
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times96
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime66
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