Stratford, Texas

About Stratford

Set in the northwestern part of Texas, Stratford is a small town, home to 1,964 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Stratford holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 850 residents per square mile.

📰 Stratford News Today

• Merlene Dean Obituary Jul 23, 2026 - Beeson - Beeson Beeson - Morrison · Jul 23
• Stratford Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 10
• Photo Library: Collections NOAA (.gov) · Jun 22
• Sherman County man sentenced in child grooming case NewsChannel 10 · Apr 8
• Edward "Eddie" Hall Bryson Obituary Jun 28, 2026 - Beeson - Beeson Beeson - Morrison · Jun 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Stratford Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Stratford — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 21 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Sherman County Depot Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Stratford

• Stratford City Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Stratford

• MARY ALLEN EL
• STRATFORD H S
• STRATFORD J H

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Stratford

🏘️ Nearby Communities