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City Demographics

For detailed demographic information, please view our economic development section.

Population

During the 2000 national census, Strafford reached a population of 1,845 people. City officials estimate that Strafford's population has now reached over 2,000 people since the last census. The average median age of the citizens of Strafford is 34.

Economics

Household Averages
Size: 2.6 people
Median income: $36,111
Median home cost: $80,800

Weather

The warmest month in Strafford is July with an average temperature of 89. The hottest day recorded in Strafford was in 1954. It reached 110. The coldest month in Strafford is usually January with an average low temperature of 22. The coldest recorded temperature in Strafford was -22 degrees in 1985. May is the wettest month in Strafford with an average rainfall of 4.63 inches.

If threatening weather approaches the Strafford area, the old high school gymnasium locker room will be used as a community storm shelter. There will be no smoking in the shelter.

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City Park

The Croxdale Community Park opened in 1997. The park offers a place for picnics, meetings, a playground for the kids, and plenty of trees to shade you on those hot days in July. It is found on the north side of town behind the truck stop on Airport Road. The park includes swings, baby swings, slides, covered picnic tables, rest rooms, and a grassy area. The city map shows the park. You may download and print the map. City Hall also has paper copy of the map available.

The City of Strafford Park Committee meets at the City Hall on the first Tuesday of each month. Linda Maune is the chairperson of the committee.

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City Library and Bookmobile Service

Plans are underway for a future branch of the Springfield-Greene County Library. The library does offer Bookmobile service to Strafford. The Bookmobile comes to Strafford on Mondays between 2:00-6:00 p.m. A book drop-off is available outside the Strafford Police Department.

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City Post Office

The Strafford Post Office, located at 125 South Washington, offers normal delivery to both city and rural routes. P.O. boxes are also available.

Strafford Post Office Hours and Collection Times

Business Hours MO 08:30-11:30AM 12:30-04:30PM TU 08:30-11:30AM 12:30-04:30PM WE 08:30-11:30AM 12:30-04:30PM TH 08:30-11:30AM 12:30-04:30PM FR 08:30-11:30AM 12:30-04:30PM SA 08:30-11:30AM   Last Daily Collection MO 04:30PM TU 04:30PM WE 04:30PM TH 04:30PM FR 04:30PM SA 11:30AM

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City Maps

Located on the eastern border of Greene County, Strafford sits on 2.34 square miles of land located at 37.268 N latitude and -93.116 W longitude. Strafford's average elevation is 1482 feet above sea level.

City Map | Topographic Map | Satellite Image | Ward Map

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City Forms and Applications

For your convenience, city forms and applications are available for you to download and print. The Adobe reader is needed to view the forms. If you cannot load the forms in your browser after clicking the link, you may need to download the Adobe Reader. The Adobe Reader is available for download free of charge.

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