Stratford, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,439 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,880 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$189,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$544 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$664 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marathon County
2
Wausau Metro Area
2
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marathon County
3
Wausau Metro Area
3
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 12 13
Feb 1 9 18
Mar 2 9 29
Apr 3 3 43
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 5 32
Dec 1 12 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 23, WI Assembly District 69, WI
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Schools

St Joseph School
<1 miles, N
Stratford Elementary
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Stratford High
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Stratford Middle
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Northcentral Technical College
24 miles, E • 1.9 star
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
31 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Mid-State Technical College
31 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Marshfield Medical Center
10 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
23 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Central Wisconsin Airport
20 miles, SE • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
65 miles, NE • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
69 miles, NW • 1 star
Appleton International Airport
85 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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