Stafford, OR Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 873

Population (female): 704

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Stafford: 100.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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Drug Testing Near Me Stafford, OR

If you need a Drug or Alcohol Test in Near Me Stafford, OR , Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Near Me Stafford, OR and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Near Me Stafford, OR locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.

7587 SW MOHAWK ST 2.2 miles

7587 SW MOHAWK ST
TUALATIN, OR 97062
Categories: TUALATIN OR

25749 SW CANYON CREEK RD STE 600 2.3 miles

25749 SW CANYON CREEK RD STE 600
WILSONVILLE, OR 97070
Categories: WILSONVILLE OR

17649 65TH AVE 3.1 miles

17649 65TH AVE
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
Categories: LAKE OSWEGO OR

17050 PILKINGTON RD, SUITE 220 3.1 miles

17050 PILKINGTON RD, SUITE 220
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
Categories: LAKE OSWEGO OR

6405 ROSEWOOD ST STE B 3.2 miles

6405 ROSEWOOD ST STE B
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
Categories: LAKE OSWEGO OR

4000 KRUSE WAY PL BLDG 2 SUITE # 160 3.9 miles

4000 KRUSE WAY PL BLDG 2 SUITE # 160
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
Categories: LAKE OSWEGO OR

11140 SW BARBUR BLVD STE 101 6.1 miles

11140 SW BARBUR BLVD STE 101
PORTLAND, OR 97219
Categories: PORTLAND OR

10200 SW GREENBURG RD 2 6.3 miles

10200 SW GREENBURG RD 2
PORTLAND, OR 97223
Categories: PORTLAND OR

703 SE 1ST AVE 6.6 miles

703 SE 1ST AVE
CANBY, OR 97013
Categories: CANBY OR

130 SW 2ND AVE STE 101 6.8 miles

130 SW 2ND AVE STE 101
CANBY, OR 97013
Categories: CANBY OR

10951 SE 21ST AVE 7.2 miles

10951 SE 21ST AVE
MILWAUKIE, OR 97222
Categories: MILWAUKIE OR

10150 SE 32ND AVE 7.7 miles

10150 SE 32ND AVE
MILWAUKIE, OR 97222
Categories: MILWAUKIE OR

6950 SW 105TH AVE 8.3 miles

6950 SW 105TH AVE
BEAVERTON, OR 97008
Categories: BEAVERTON OR

11625 SW Camden Ln 8.7 miles

11625 SW Camden Ln
Beaverton, OR 97008
Categories: Beaverton OR

11800 SE 82ND AVE 8.9 miles

11800 SE 82ND AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97086
Categories: PORTLAND OR

4802 SW SCHOLLS FERRY RD UNIT A 8.9 miles

4802 SW SCHOLLS FERRY RD UNIT A
PORTLAND, OR 97225
Categories: PORTLAND OR

9290 SE SUNNYBROOK BLVD STE 220 9.0 miles

9290 SE SUNNYBROOK BLVD STE 220
CLACKAMAS, OR 97015
Categories: CLACKAMAS OR

PO BOX 12 9.3 miles

PO BOX 12
BEAVERTON, OR 97075
Categories: BEAVERTON OR

4915 SW GRIFFITH DR STE 210 9.4 miles

4915 SW GRIFFITH DR STE 210
BEAVERTON, OR 97005
Categories: BEAVERTON OR

2802 SE STEELE ST STE 3 9.7 miles

2802 SE STEELE ST STE 3
PORTLAND, OR 97202
Categories: PORTLAND OR

11211 SE SUNNYSIDE RD 9.9 miles

11211 SE SUNNYSIDE RD
CLACKAMAS, OR 97015
Categories: CLACKAMAS OR

9200 SE 91st Ave, Suite 310 10.1 miles

9200 SE 91st Ave, Suite 310
Happy Valley, OR 97086
Categories: Happy Valley OR

1001 PROVIDENCE DR 10.8 miles

1001 PROVIDENCE DR
NEWBERG, OR 97132
Categories: NEWBERG OR

9555 SW BARNES RD STE 350 10.9 miles

9555 SW BARNES RD STE 350
PORTLAND, OR 97225
Categories: PORTLAND OR

16126 SE Hally Valley Town Ctr Dr Ste 201 11.2 miles

16126 SE Hally Valley Town Ctr Dr Ste 201
Happy Valley, OR 97086
Categories: Happy Valley OR

17175 SW TUALATIN VALLEY HWY STE A 11.3 miles

17175 SW TUALATIN VALLEY HWY STE A
ALOHA, OR 97006
Categories: ALOHA OR

10940 SW BARNES RD 11.4 miles

10940 SW BARNES RD
PORTLAND, OR 97225
Categories: PORTLAND OR

800 SW 13TH AVE 11.4 miles

800 SW 13TH AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97205
Categories: PORTLAND OR

714 SW WASHINGTON ST 11.5 miles

714 SW WASHINGTON ST
PORTLAND, OR 97205
Categories: PORTLAND OR

11790 SW Barnes Road, Building A, Suite 360 11.7 miles

11790 SW Barnes Road, Building A, Suite 360
Portland, OR 97225
Categories: Portland OR

2880 HAYES ST 11.7 miles

2880 HAYES ST
NEWBERG, OR 97132
Categories: NEWBERG OR

2230 NW Pettygrove Street, Suite 130 12.1 miles

2230 NW Pettygrove Street, Suite 130
Portland, OR 97210
Categories: Portland OR

501 VILLA RD 12.2 miles

501 VILLA RD
NEWBERG, OR 97132
Categories: NEWBERG OR

1991 Upshur Street Ste AA 12.5 miles

1991 Upshur Street Ste AA
Portland, OR 97209
Categories: Portland OR

1750 NW NAITO PKWY STE 100 12.5 miles

1750 NW NAITO PKWY STE 100
PORTLAND, OR 97209
Categories: PORTLAND OR

1225 NE 2ND AVE 12.6 miles

1225 NE 2ND AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97232
Categories: PORTLAND OR

15455 NW GREENBRIER PKWY ste 130 13.0 miles

15455 NW GREENBRIER PKWY ste 130
BEAVERTON, OR 97006
Categories: BEAVERTON OR

115 S LINCOLN ST 13.2 miles

115 S LINCOLN ST
NEWBERG, OR 97132
Categories: NEWBERG OR

1815 NW 169TH PL 13.6 miles

1815 NW 169TH PL
BEAVERTON, OR 97006
Categories: BEAVERTON OR

3449 N ANCHOR ST STE 300A 13.9 miles

3449 N ANCHOR ST STE 300A
PORTLAND, OR 97217
Categories: PORTLAND OR

3449 N ANCHOR ST STE 500 13.9 miles

3449 N ANCHOR ST STE 500
PORTLAND, OR 97217
Categories: PORTLAND OR

1881 NW 185TH AVE 14.1 miles

1881 NW 185TH AVE
BEAVERTON, OR 97006
Categories: BEAVERTON OR

2225 NW TOWN CENTER DR 14.1 miles

2225 NW TOWN CENTER DR
BEAVERTON, OR 97006
Categories: BEAVERTON OR

18610 NW CORNELL RD STE 204 14.1 miles

18610 NW CORNELL RD STE 204
HILLSBORO, OR 97124
Categories: HILLSBORO OR

1350 NE 122ND AVE 15.1 miles

1350 NE 122ND AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97230
Categories: PORTLAND OR

1475 MOUNT HOOD AVE 15.3 miles

1475 MOUNT HOOD AVE
WOODBURN, OR 97071
Categories: WOODBURN OR

9111 SE SAINT HELENS ST 16.1 miles

9111 SE SAINT HELENS ST
CLACKAMAS, OR 97015
Categories: CLACKAMAS OR

6645 NE 78TH CT STE C10 16.2 miles

6645 NE 78TH CT STE C10
PORTLAND, OR 97218
Categories: PORTLAND OR

1290 YOUNG ST 16.4 miles

1290 YOUNG ST
WOODBURN, OR 97071
Categories: WOODBURN OR

18750 SE STARK ST 16.6 miles

18750 SE STARK ST
PORTLAND, OR 97233
Categories: PORTLAND OR

12003 NE AINSWORTH CIR STE 103 16.9 miles

12003 NE AINSWORTH CIR STE 103
PORTLAND, OR 97220
Categories: PORTLAND OR

10350 N VANCOUVER WAY 17.0 miles

10350 N VANCOUVER WAY
PORTLAND, OR 97217
Categories: PORTLAND OR

12518 NE AIRPORT WAY STE 110 17.2 miles

12518 NE AIRPORT WAY STE 110
PORTLAND, OR 97230
Categories: PORTLAND OR

1217 NE BURNSIDE RD STE 202 17.9 miles

1217 NE BURNSIDE RD STE 202
GRESHAM, OR 97030
Categories: GRESHAM OR

22262 NE GLISAN ST 18.0 miles

22262 NE GLISAN ST
GRESHAM, OR 97030
Categories: GRESHAM OR

2850 SE POWELL VALLEY RD Ste 104 18.1 miles

2850 SE POWELL VALLEY RD Ste 104
GRESHAM, OR 97080
Categories: GRESHAM OR

8614 E Mill Plain Boulevard, Suite 120 19.6 miles

8614 E Mill Plain Boulevard, Suite 120
Vancouver, WA 98664
Categories: Vancouver WA

400 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PL 19.7 miles

400 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PL
VANCOUVER, WA 98664
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

11504 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD STE C1 20.0 miles

11504 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD STE C1
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

11818 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD Ste 408 20.0 miles

11818 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD Ste 408
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

3305 MAIN ST Ste 111 20.1 miles

3305 MAIN ST Ste 111
VANCOUVER, WA 98663
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

315 SE STONE MILL DR STE 200 20.3 miles

315 SE STONE MILL DR STE 200
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

14001 SE 1ST ST 20.6 miles

14001 SE 1ST ST
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

4421 NE ST JOHNS RD 20.9 miles

4421 NE ST JOHNS RD
VANCOUVER, WA 98661
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

17055 RUBEN LN 21.7 miles

17055 RUBEN LN
SANDY, OR 97055
Categories: SANDY OR

9330 NE VANCOUVER MALL DR STE 201 21.9 miles

9330 NE VANCOUVER MALL DR STE 201
VANCOUVER, WA 98662
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

9430 NE VANCOUVER MALL DR 22.0 miles

9430 NE VANCOUVER MALL DR
VANCOUVER, WA 98662
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

5501 NE 109th Ct Ste E 22.5 miles

5501 NE 109th Ct Ste E
Vancouver, WA 98662
Categories: Vancouver WA

9106 NE HIGHWAY 99 STE F 22.5 miles

9106 NE HIGHWAY 99 STE F
VANCOUVER, WA 98665
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

505 NORTHEAST 8TH AVE 22.8 miles

505 NORTHEAST 8TH AVE
VANCOUVER, WA 98664
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

254 NE NORTON LN 24.1 miles

254 NE NORTON LN
MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128
Categories: MCMINNVILLE OR

2700 SE STRATUS AVE 24.2 miles

2700 SE STRATUS AVE
MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128
Categories: MCMINNVILLE OR

2435 NE CUMULUS AVE STE B 24.2 miles

2435 NE CUMULUS AVE STE B
MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128
Categories: MCMINNVILLE OR

2105 NE 129TH ST STE 107 24.9 miles

2105 NE 129TH ST STE 107
VANCOUVER, WA 98686
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

How to schedule a drug test in Near Me Stafford, OR

Schedule Online or By Phone-Easy As 1, 2, 3

Step 1: Select and purchase your test online or call our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. One of our representatives is ready to assist you and schedule your test. Payment must be received at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments,Same day service is available for most types of tests.

Step 2: If you scheduled online, complete the Donor Information/Registration Section and enter where you want the confidential test results sent via email. The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest drug/alcohol testing center to you and where you will go to take your test.

Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will include the local testing center address and hours of operation. It will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take the form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment necessary!

Urine or hair drug testing methods in Near Me Stafford, OR - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

  • Amphetamines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • PCP

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing Near Me Stafford, OR centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Near Me Stafford, OR

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids,including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl,is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive).

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Near Me Stafford, OR

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Near Me Stafford, OR locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Near Me Stafford, OR ?

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Customer Satisfaction

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Near Me Stafford, OR

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Near Me Stafford, OR .

Drug Testing Locations in Near Me Stafford, OR

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Near Me Stafford, OR and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Near Me Stafford, OR have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Near Me Stafford, OR specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

On the road or vacation? No worries! We can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screening can be analyzed for drugs such as opiates, bath salts, synthetic cannabinoids and a wide range of prescription drugs.

Customized Drug Testing Near Me Stafford, OR

Accredited Drug Testing in Near Me Stafford, OR also provides customized drug testing for synthetic marijuana, Ketamine, spice, kratom, bath salts and various opioids including Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Vicodin, Percocet, and others. Prescription drugs can be screened including Adderall, Ritalin, and Suboxone with levels reflecting usage.

Additional customized Drug Testing panels available include

  • Narcotics
    • Meperidine
    • Tramadol
    • Fentanyl
    • Meprobamate
    • Butorphanol
    • Ketamine
    • Nalbuphine, Naloxone, Naltrexone and/or Metabolite
    • Pentazocine
  • Antidepressants
    • Amitriptyline
    • Nortriptyline
    • Fluoxetine and/or Metabolite
    • Sertraline
  • Antihistamines
    • Chlorpheniramine
    • Diphenhydramine
    • Doxylamine
    • Pheniramine
    • Brompheniramine
  • Stimulants
    • Stimulants Diethylpropion
    • Ephedrine
    • Methylphenidate
    • Phenmetrazine
    • Phendimetrazine
    • Phentermine
    • Phenylpropanolamine
    • Pseudoephedrine
  • Alcohol (8-hour lookback)
  • ETG Alcohol (80-hour look back)
  • Other Drug(s)
    • Zolpidem

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law (such as cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin) and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

    a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample. creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet. subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Near Me Stafford, OR ?

Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Near Me Stafford, OR is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.

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Local Area Info: Stafford

Stafford is the county town of Staffordshire, in the West Midlands of England. It lies approximately 16 miles (26 km) north of Wolverhampton, 18 miles (29 km) south of Stoke-on-Trent and 24 miles (39 km) north-west of Birmingham. The population in 2001 was 63,681 and that of the wider borough of Stafford 122,000, the fourth largest in the county after Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth and Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Stafford means 'ford' by a 'staithe' (landing place). The original settlement was on dry sand and gravel peninsula that provided a strategic crossing point in the marshy valley of the River Sow, a tributary of the River Trent. There is still a large area of marshland northwest of the town, which has always been subject to flooding, such as in 1947, 2000 and 2007.

It is thought Stafford was founded about 700 AD by a Mercian prince called Bertelin who, according to legend, established a hermitage on the peninsula named Betheney. Until recently it was thought that the remains of a wooden preaching cross from this time had been found under the remains of St Bertelin's chapel, next to the later collegiate Church of St Mary in the centre of the town. Recent re-examination of the evidence shows this was a misinterpretation – it was a tree-trunk coffin placed centrally in the first, timber, chapel at around the time Æthelflæd founded the burh, in 913 AD. The tree-trunk coffin may have been placed there as an object of commemoration or veneration of St Bertelin.

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Population (male): 873

Population (female): 704

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Stafford: 100.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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