Stafford, KS is a small city located in Stafford County with a population of 67578. Despite its small size, Stafford has consistently ranked highly among the best places to live in Kansas. According to BestPlaces, Stafford has an overall score of 72 out of 100 – higher than the average score for the entire state. Additionally, it has a livability score of 74 out of 100 and ranks 10th out of over 200 cities in Kansas. The unemployment rate is below average at 4%, while the cost of living index stands at 83.2, which is lower than the national average. Furthermore, crime rates are well below average and education levels are high with a 76% high-school graduation rate and 11% college attainment rate. These factors have all contributed to making Stafford one of the top places to live in Kansas.
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