At a Glance
Median Income
$57,222
$31,245 per capita
Home Value
$111,200
Zillow: $205,248
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
16.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stanton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stanton residents earn a median household income of $57,222 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,245. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stanton is $111,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,248. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
9.0% of adults in Stanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stanton has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population560
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,556/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,222
Per Capita$31,245
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$332M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,762
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,200
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$205,248
Housing Units243
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,686/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,705 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
Stanton was founded in 1883.
The median home in Stanton was built in 1970.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.