Stanton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Powell County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
3,211 Population 1,408/sq mi density
$29,141 Median Income $18,108 per capita
$127,200 Home Value $170,238 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 38.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
32 Violent Crime/100K 632 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$29,141 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$127,200 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
32 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Stanton, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,141
61% below
$18,108 per capita
Home Value
$127,200
55% below
Zillow: $170,238
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
38.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
32/100K
92% below
632/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Stanton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Stanton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
39%
Home Value
45%
Rent
71%
Poverty
220%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stanton a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stanton residents earn a median household income of $29,141 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,108. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stanton is $127,200 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,238. Median rent is $820/month, with 38.4% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Stanton reports 32 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 632/100K.

Education

10.8% of adults in Stanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stanton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,211
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,408/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$29,141
Per Capita$18,108
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$337M
Avg Weekly Wage$772

Housing

A
Home Value$127,200
Rent$820
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$170,238
Housing Units1,268
Rent Burden38.4%

Crime

F
Violent32/100K
Property632/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,952/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
Elevation638 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Stanton was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.