Stafford
A community guide to Stafford in Texas, the United States.
- Population
- 17,666 residents
- Region
- Texas
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 29.6161, -95.5577
History
The history of Stafford is bound up with the broader story of Texas. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Stafford has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Overview
Stafford is a populated place in Texas, the United States. The community supports 17,666 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Texas. Its position within the broader regional network gives Stafford a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Stafford sits at approximate coordinates 29.6161 latitude and -95.5577 longitude within Texas. The terrain and natural features around Stafford reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Texas road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Stafford typically involves the regional road network of Texas or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Stafford to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Texas. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Stafford.