Stafford is located in northeastern section of Connecticut and also on the Massachusetts border. It has a prosperous heritage. Stafford's first settlements began in 1719, however long before that, the area's mineral springs fascinated Indians seeking the waters' therapeutic properties. Numerous parks surround the downtown business section in Stafford. Lakes, ponds and streams are located throughout the town. Traditional New England stonewalls interweave state forests and farmlands.

Johnson Memorial Hospital offers complete inpatient and outpatient care to locals and residents from nearby communities.

Northern Connecticut and Stafford offer various activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Available to all ages is canoeing, hunting, fishing swimming and cross-country skiing. The town also has tennis courts, ball fields and a number of quiet, relaxing parks. Stafford also has private recreational swimming and tennis clubs.

Stafford offers a vast assortment of housing. There are unique single-family homes, gorgeous condominiums, working small farms and apartments. Stafford boasts exceptional examples from the Victorian era and attractive colonial homes in a traditional New England setting.