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Strafford, MO
City in Greene County, Missouri.
Population
2,672
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
799
ZIP codes
0
Strafford and its ZIP codes
Strafford at a glance
- Strafford is about 8.9 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,750 a year, 8% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,400 (26% below Missouri) and median rent is $863 a month.
Local data for Strafford, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Strafford, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,750
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$169,400
Median rent
$863/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (469), Irish Americans (216), French Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Strafford.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,102
179,452 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,023
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.89B
FY 2026, $6,311 per person
How people get to work
Strafford, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Strafford, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
2,033
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
179
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Strafford, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Strafford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fair GroveCity | 7.8 mi | 3.2 |
| RogersvilleCity | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| SpringfieldCity | 11 mi | 83.3 |
| FordlandCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| MarshfieldCity | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| Pleasant HopeCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| WillardCity | 16 mi | 6 |
| Fremont HillsCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| DigginsVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| BattlefieldCity | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| NianguaCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| SpartaCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| OzarkCity | 18 mi | 12.1 |
| RepublicCity | 19 mi | 16.1 |
| NixaCity | 19 mi | 9.3 |
| SeymourCity | 21 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Strafford, MO in?
- Strafford is in Greene County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Strafford, MO?
- About 2,672 people live in Strafford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Strafford?
- Nearby places include Fair Grove (7.8 mi), Rogersville (10 mi), Springfield (11 mi), Fordland (12 mi), Marshfield (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023