Stratford, Texas facts for kids
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Stratford, Texas
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Location of Stratford, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Sherman |
| Settled | c. 1885 |
| Named for | Stratford Hall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.31 sq mi (5.98 km2) |
| • Land | 2.31 sq mi (5.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,694 ft (1,126 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,939 |
| • Density | 839.4/sq mi (324.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79084
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-70544 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411988 |
Stratford is a town in Texas, United States. It is also the county seat of Sherman County, Texas. This means it is the main town where the county government is located. In 2020, about 1,939 people lived there.
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A Look at Stratford's Past
Stratford began around 1885. A man named Aaron Norton bought land from the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railway. His manager, Walter Colton, named the town. He chose the name "Stratford" because he admired Robert E. Lee and his childhood home, Stratford Hall.
A post office opened in Stratford in 1900. In July 1901, the people voted for Stratford to become the county seat. Before this, Coldwater was the county seat. In 1928, a railway called the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway reached Stratford. The town officially became a city sometime before 1940.
Where is Stratford Located?
Stratford is in the Llano Estacado, a large flat area of land. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 2.0 square miles (5.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The Rita Blanca National Grassland is just west of Stratford. This is a large area of protected grasslands.
Stratford's Weather
Stratford has a semiarid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a desert. Summers are long and hot. Winters are short, cool, and sometimes have snow.
| Climate data for Stratford, Texas (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 48.3 (9.1) |
51.5 (10.8) |
59.9 (15.5) |
69.2 (20.7) |
78.0 (25.6) |
87.1 (30.6) |
91.5 (33.1) |
89.4 (31.9) |
82.2 (27.9) |
70.8 (21.6) |
58.5 (14.7) |
47.6 (8.7) |
69.5 (20.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 19.7 (−6.8) |
22.1 (−5.5) |
29.3 (−1.5) |
37.6 (3.1) |
48.1 (8.9) |
58.0 (14.4) |
62.9 (17.2) |
61.8 (16.6) |
53.3 (11.8) |
40.5 (4.7) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
20.2 (−6.6) |
40.2 (4.6) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.53 (13) |
0.45 (11) |
1.26 (32) |
1.24 (31) |
2.24 (57) |
2.21 (56) |
2.24 (57) |
2.59 (66) |
1.68 (43) |
1.29 (33) |
0.69 (18) |
0.72 (18) |
17.15 (436) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.4 (14) |
2.9 (7.4) |
4.3 (11) |
1.4 (3.6) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
2.0 (5.1) |
5.1 (13) |
21.4 (54) |
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How Many People Live in Stratford?
The number of people living in Stratford has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 520 | — | |
| 1920 | 472 | −9.2% | |
| 1930 | 873 | 85.0% | |
| 1940 | 877 | 0.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,385 | 57.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,380 | −0.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,139 | 55.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,917 | −10.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,781 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,991 | 11.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,017 | 1.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,939 | −3.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the census counted 1,939 people living in Stratford. There were 702 households and 554 families.
Getting Around Stratford
Stratford is located where two major roads meet: US Routes 54 and 287. It is also the starting point for Texas State Highway 15.
The closest major airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport in Liberal, Kansas. It is about 82 miles away. Another airport, Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, is a bit further at 91 miles.
Schools in Stratford
The Stratford Independent School District serves the town of Stratford. Students attend schools within this district, including Stratford High School.
See also
In Spanish: Stratford (Texas) para niños
