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Stanton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Powell County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,211 Population 1,408/sq mi density
$29,141 Median Income $18,108 per capita
$127,200 Home Value $164,941 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 38.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
75 Violent Crime/100K 2,716 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,141 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$127,200 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation638 ft (194 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density1,408/sq mi
Coordinates37.8492°N, 83.8556°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPowell County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.2 / 100
Community Resilience21.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 106 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 110 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 103 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 145 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 39 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 110 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 122 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 106 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 125 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 88 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 101 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 133 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 67 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 110 km
May 22, 2024 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky M2.7 106 km
Jan 22, 2018 13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky M2.7 108 km
Nov 8, 1990 6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky M2.7 122 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 77 km
May 11, 2019 5 km ENE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.6 130 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

240 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 560 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 7
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 22 km 10
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 54 km 2
May 8, 2009 EF3 58 km 2
May 27, 2004 EF3 65 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 15 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 23, 1970 EF3 77 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 20 km 1
Mar 4, 1955 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF2 86 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 79 km 6
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 43 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF2 73 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF2 95 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF2 92 km 1
Jun 2, 2001 EF2 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,145 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 61 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 82 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 73 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,817 52 km
2001 UNNAMED 8,287 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,123 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,099 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,047 89 km
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 70 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 7,281 66 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,628 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,456 48 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,337 65 km
1987 LOCUST GAP 6,014 57 km
2001 UNNAMED 5,981 76 km
1999 UNNAMED 5,823 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Stanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.8").

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