At a Glance
Median Income
$36,964
$20,415 per capita
Median Rent
$581/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
45.4% poverty rate
How Stearns Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stearns's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stearns 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
Stearns residents earn a median household income of $36,964 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,415. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Education
29.0% of adults in Stearns hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stearns has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,509
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density375/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,964
Per Capita$20,415
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty45.4%
County GDP$349M
Avg Weekly Wage$901
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$581
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$107,848
Housing Units540
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death14,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain56.1 in/yr
Elevation1,313 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute32 min
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Stearns was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.