The Town FilesStrafford, Missouri
City in Greene County · population 2,561 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $169,400
- Household income
- $64,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 33.8
Strafford is a city of 2,561 people in Greene County, Missouri. The median home is worth $169,400, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Missouri towns.
How Strafford ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Strafford is worth $169,400, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $64,750, which is more affordable than 58% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $863 a month. 78.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Strafford | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,400 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $863 | $855 |
| Median household income | $64,750 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 78.1% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Strafford
| People | Strafford | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.5% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 34.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 88.7% |
Weather in Strafford
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 45.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.2 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 95 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Strafford since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 29, 1991 about 7.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 86 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 29, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 99 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 26, 2024.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4924: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 9, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4876: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 178,374 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,254 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Strafford itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Strafford
4 public schools with 1,005 students, about 10.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRAFFORD MIDDLE | 5-8 | 413 | 17.2 |
| STRAFFORD HIGH | 9-12 | 394 | 14.6 |
| STRAFFORD ELEM. | K-4 | 198 | 5.5 |
| COGDILL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | PK-PK | — | — |
Towns near Strafford
- Rogersville, MO10.9 mi · 3,897 people · home $217,900
- Springfield, MO10.9 mi · 169,176 people · home $177,700
- Marshfield, MO12.5 mi · 7,458 people · home $204,700
- Willard, MO16.5 mi · 6,344 people · home $212,900
- Ozark, MO17.2 mi · 21,284 people · home $254,800
- Battlefield, MO17.2 mi · 5,990 people · home $255,600
- Republic, MO17.7 mi · 18,750 people · home $211,500
- Nixa, MO18.3 mi · 23,257 people · home $258,700
Strafford questions
Is Strafford, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Strafford scores better for retirees than 5% of Missouri towns and quieter than 43%. 10.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.8).
How much does a house cost in Strafford?
The median owner-occupied home in Strafford is valued at $169,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,750, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $863 a month.
What is the weather like in Strafford?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.6 inches of precipitation a year and 5.2 inches of snow.
Does Strafford get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Strafford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 29, 1991. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)