Stafford, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
680 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,424 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$64,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$410 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$343 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Stafford County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Stafford County
1
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 30
Feb 1 3 36
Mar 2 3 45
Apr 3 1 55
May 4 0 65
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 2 0 70
Oct 2 0 57
Nov 1 1 44
Dec 1 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 5%

Schools

Stafford Elementary
<1 miles, E 2.3 star
Stafford Middle School/High School
<1 miles, E 2.3 star
St John Elem
9 miles, NW 2.3 star
St John High
9 miles, NW 2.3 star

Colleges

Pratt Community College
22 miles, SW 1.9 star
Sterling College
28 miles, E 1.9 star
Barton County Community College
31 miles, N 1.4 star
Barclay College
36 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Pratt Regional Medical Center
23 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Hays Regional Airport
71 miles, N 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
77 miles, NE 1 star
Garden City Regional Airport
116 miles, W 1 star