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Stanton, KY

Stanton, KY.

Population: 7,100 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Stanton, KY is $166,268 — down 7.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $204,250 after a median 79 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$166,268

Typical home value

-7.9%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$166,268
1-year appreciation
-7.9%
3-year appreciation
+1.9%
5-year appreciation
+29.1%
10-year appreciation
+99.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$188,635
House Price Index (state)
413.6 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$204,250
Median list price
$230,450
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+3.4%
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
52
Sale-to-list ratio
94.5%
Active listings
54
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$650/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$695/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$909/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,259/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,519/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
Schools include
Bowen Elementary School, Powell County Middle School, Powell County High School, Stanton Elementary School, Powell County Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.7 in
Annual snowfall
18.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Stanton Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Julian Carroll Airport (30 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
ST CLAIRE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HAZARD ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, BOURBON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-24 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
16.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.4%
Median annual property tax
$902
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
49.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,289
Average weekly wage
$818
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

StantonState medianUS median
Typical home value$166,268$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$204,250$234,500$325,000
Median days on market79 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$902$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Stanton, KY?
$166,268.
What is the median sale price in Stanton, KY?
$204,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Stanton, KY?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in Stanton, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $909/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Stanton, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Stanton, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Stanton, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Stanton, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Stanton, KY?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Stanton, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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