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Stratford, CA
Census-designated place in Kings County, California.
Population
973
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,396
ZIP codes
0
Stratford and its ZIP codes
Stratford at a glance
- Stratford is about 5.5 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,639 a year, 37% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $289,200 (61% below California).
Local data for Stratford, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stratford, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,639
Poverty rate
31.6%
Median home value
$289,200
Homeownership
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (806), Portuguese Americans (63), Irish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kings County. PPP loans are for Stratford.
Unemployment rate
8.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,329
52,040 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,718
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$790M
FY 2026, $5,184 per person
How people get to work
Stratford, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.9%
- Carpooled27.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stratford, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
759
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
218
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 37°F
7.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stratford, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.1%
U.S. 11.1% +18.0 pts
Cities near Stratford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LemooreCity | 6.8 mi | 9.8 |
| Lemoore StationCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.2 |
| ArmonaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| GrangevilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HanfordCity | 12 mi | 17.9 |
| Home GardenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Kettleman CityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| HuronCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| HardwickCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| RiverdaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| CorcoranCity | 16 mi | 7.5 |
| WaukenaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| LatonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| LanareCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2 |
| AvenalCity | 20 mi | 19.5 |
| WestsideCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stratford, CA in?
- Stratford is in Kings County, California.
- What is the population of Stratford, CA?
- About 973 people live in Stratford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stratford?
- Nearby places include Lemoore (6.8 mi), Lemoore Station (6.8 mi), Armona (10 mi), Grangeville (12 mi), Hanford (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023