The Village of Stratford is located in the southwest portion of Marathon County and was named after the Canadian hometown of a family of early settlers. Stratford offers affordable housing, thriving businesses, excellent public and parochial school choices, various church affiliations, a rich park system and recreational opportunities.

A new single-family residential subdivision is currently in construction and plans are moving forward for the construction of multi-family residential complexes. The community is rich in public parks and recreation offering a variety of park settings and playgrounds.