At a Glance
Median Income
$58,643
$56,477 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
Zillow: $197,619
Median Rent
$567/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
20.2% 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+
3.5 / 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 $58,643 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,477. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stanton is $158,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,619. Median rent is $567/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
13.8% of adults in Stanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stanton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population494
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density950/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,643
Per Capita$56,477
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$1,331M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,439
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent$567
Ownership37.3%
Zillow$197,619
Housing Units377
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death16,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation308 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Stanton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.