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Stafford, KS
City in Stafford County, Kansas.
Population
809
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
884
ZIP codes
0
Stafford and its ZIP codes
Stafford at a glance
- Stafford is about 25 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,266, 43% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,700 (67% below Kansas) and median rent is $735 a month.
Local data for Stafford, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stafford, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,266
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$70,700
Median rent
$735/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (256), Irish Americans (122), Mexican Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stafford County. PPP loans are for Stafford.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,411
1,213 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,215
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$52.6M
FY 2026, $12,926 per person
How people get to work
Stafford, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stafford, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
692
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
94° / 21°F
28.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stafford, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Stafford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. JohnCity | 9.2 mi | 1.9 |
| HudsonCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| SylviaCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| TuronCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| PrestonCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| PlevnaCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| LangdonCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| IukaCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| SewardCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| ByersCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| MacksvilleCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| AbbyvilleCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| RadiumCity | 22 mi | 0 |
| PenalosaCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| PrattCity | 23 mi | 7.7 |
| ArlingtonCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stafford, KS in?
- Stafford is in Stafford County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Stafford, KS?
- About 809 people live in Stafford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stafford?
- Nearby places include St. John (9.2 mi), Hudson (10 mi), Sylvia (10 mi), Turon (14 mi), Preston (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023