Kentucky
Stanford is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 3,662. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Stanford receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Stanford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Stanford is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Stanford is $154,000, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Stanford is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 219 per 100,000, 89% below the national average.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Stanford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,000 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,577 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $860 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,012 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 504 |
| County GDP | $596M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,320 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.51% |
| Commute Time | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Census Median | $154,000 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $196,340 |
| Median List Price | $242,200 |
| Median List Price | $242,200 |
| $/Sq Ft | $138 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.9% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $683 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,320 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.51% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Premature Death | 14,551/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 218.9/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 109.5/100K |
| Theft | 109.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 918 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 765/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5307°N, 84.6570°W |
| County FIPS | 21137 |
Winner: Republican by 61.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 765/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |