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Strafford, MO


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Strafford, Missouri

Strafford, Missouri, in Greene county, is 10 miles E of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 149 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Springfield metropolitan area. Strafford has a population of 1,845.

The People and Families of Strafford

In Strafford, about 57% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Strafford is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Strafford had a median family income of $39,722.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, Michael Peroutka was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Strafford ($1,999). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Strafford Housing

About 70% of housing units in Strafford are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Strafford, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Strafford, MO

Comparing Strafford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men56
Female Share of the Population53
Racial Diversity55
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better56
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Affordability of Rents44
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime11
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