Stanton is a small town of 3,214 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $29,097
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stanton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Stanton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stanton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.7
Stanton's overall cost of living index is 88.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stanton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stanton, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$122,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$743
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$29,097
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Stanton's violent crime rate is 31.6 per 100,000 residents
— 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
31.6 /100k
Property Crime
568.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stanton is served primarily by Powell County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stanton, KY
National Avg
School District
Powell County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stanton sees average highs of 42.4°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.6 inches of snow per year.
Stanton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stanton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $122,100 and median rent is $743/month.
Stanton's violent crime rate is 31.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 568.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stanton are operated by Powell County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 8.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stanton, KY has a population of 3,214, a median household income of $29,097, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Stanton averages 42.4°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches
with about 11.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stanton, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 40380.
The population of Stanton, Kentucky is 3,214 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stanton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $122,100, median household income $29,097, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stanton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
