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Stafford, Texas

       
Total population 19,825 Average January/July temperatures 42.0° / 81.9°
Median home price $ 179,450 Annual Precipitation 45.28 in. /yr.
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Stafford, Texas

This city is in southeastern Texas.

Climate
Stafford's summers are hot, with plenty of precipitation, and winters are mild.
Cultural Attractions
Plays, concerts, seminars, and more are presented at the Stafford Civic Centre.
Geography
Stafford is near Houston, to the southwest.
Historical
Santa Ana and his men stayed in town for a night on their way to San Jacinto; in the morning, Ana's troops burned the town.
Recreation
Four country clubs are located in the immediate area.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 53.5 ° / 30.51 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 93.4 ° / 70.36 °
Precipitation (?) 45.28 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 25 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 310
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 89
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 179,450
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $52451.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $49413
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.25 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 5
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 31
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 34
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 168
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 8
Number of libraries within the county (?) 11
Number of museums within the county (?) 4
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 19,825
Population density (?) 3,791 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 232.7% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,048 people
Education (?) 35 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 10
Number of clinics within the county (?) 59
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 80
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