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Stratford, IA
City in Hamilton County, Iowa.
Population
735
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
405
ZIP codes
0
Stratford and its ZIP codes
Stratford at a glance
- Stratford is about 7 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,875 a year, 36% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,300 (57% below Iowa) and median rent is $588 a month.
Local data for Stratford, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stratford, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,875
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$89,300
Median rent
$588/mo
Homeownership
82.7%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
60.8
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (224), Swedish Americans (128), Irish Americans (59).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Stratford.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,887
5,703 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,171
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $7,650 per person
How people get to work
Stratford, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stratford, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
610
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stratford, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Stratford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StanhopeCity | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| DaytonCity | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| LehighCity | 8.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Pilot MoundCity | 9 mi | 1 |
| FraserCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| BoxholmCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| HarcourtCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| KamrarCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Webster CityCity | 14 mi | 9.2 |
| DuncombeCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| Jewell JunctionCity | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| BooneCity | 15 mi | 9.1 |
| CoalvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| OthoCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| OgdenCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| RandallCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stratford, IA in?
- Stratford is in Hamilton County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Stratford, IA?
- About 735 people live in Stratford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stratford?
- Nearby places include Stanhope (6.9 mi), Dayton (7.4 mi), Lehigh (8.9 mi), Pilot Mound (9 mi), Fraser (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023