[6] The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad depot, built in 1911, was slated to be demolished in late 2016 but was ultimately saved by last-minute petition from the Stafford community.

[7][8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.92 square miles (2.38 km2), all of it land.

There were 622 housing units at an average density of 676.1 per square mile (261.0/km2).

42.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 640 housing units at an average density of 680.4 per square mile (262.7/km2).

39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The community is served by Stafford USD 349 public school district.

The district is rated 1A by the state; consequently, its teams play eight-man football.