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Population
698
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,113 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$89,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$588/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$47,875
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Stratford

Stratford is a quiet, friendly town of around 700 residents in central Iowa, sitting right along the scenic Des Moines River valley. Straddling the border of Hamilton and Webster counties, the area offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation, parks, and river trails. It is an appealing choice for newcomers seeking a peaceful community with affordable living, all within a comfortable drive of larger hubs like Webster City, Fort Dodge, and Ames.

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Rural FitA96.7ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA95.3ratingRegional Agriculture, Forestry & Food Production HubA95.0rating

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