Economy & Jobs — Strafford, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,750 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,177 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
| In Labor Force | 1,174 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 21.9% |
| Retail | 13.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 288 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 280 |
| Insurance Agencies | 240 |
| Law Offices | 189 |
| Real Estate Offices | 174 |
| Physician Offices | 143 |
| Commercial Banks | 134 |
| Dental Offices | 118 |
| Gas Stations | 107 |
| Auto Repair | 100 |
| Coffee Shops | 79 |
| Beauty Salons | 78 |
| Hotels Motels | 67 |
| Child Day Care | 58 |
| Used Car Dealers | 57 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.