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Stratford, WI


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Stratford, Wisconsin

Stratford, Wisconsin, in Marathon county, is 69 miles E of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 147 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village is considered part of the Wausau metropolitan area. Stratford has a population of 1,523.

The People and Families of Stratford

In Stratford, about 63% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Stratford is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stratford had a median family income of $51,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Stratford ($250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Stratford Housing

About 75% of housing units in Stratford are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Stratford, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the village are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Stratford People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Stratford, WI

Comparing Stratford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men85
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women74
Racial Diversity68
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Property Taxes38

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