Stanford, KY
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Stanford, KY
At a Glance
How Stanford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stanford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Stanford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Stanford residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,577. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stanford is $154,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,469. Median rent is $683/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Stanford reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 404/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Stanford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stanford has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.