Strafford, MO: Local News, Events & Neighbors

Strafford is a city in eastern Greene County, with a small portion extending into western Webster County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city's population was 2,561 at the 2020 census.

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How Strafford ranks

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#6Highest graduation rate in MO #41Most new homes in MO #48Best schools in MO All MO rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code65757

Area code417

Living in Strafford

Housing in Strafford

$312K▲ 4.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Strafford home is worth about $312,000, up 4.5% in a year, 17% above the Missouri typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Strafford

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Safety Grade C-

Strafford reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 79% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Strafford 6.6

Missouri 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Strafford 15.7

Missouri 16.9

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Health in Strafford

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Health Grade C+

Healthier than 39% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 54% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Missouri

≈Just like Missouri

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Strafford tracks Missouri closely.

Care nearby

Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield · 10.6 mi · ER

Aids Project of the OzarksSpringfield · 9.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Strafford · CMS · HRSAHealth in Strafford →

Schools in Strafford

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School Grade A

The public schools Strafford’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 87% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#48Best public schoolsof 226 in MO

DistrictSTRAFFORD R-VISchools4

Strafford Elem. AElementary · Grades 1–4 · 380 students Cogdill Early Childhood CenterElementary · Grades PK–K · 180 students Strafford Middle B+Middle · Grades 5–8 · 411 students Strafford High A-High · Grades 9–12 · 437 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.