StantonKentucky
Stanton is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Powell County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 3,251 in the 2020 census..
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About Stanton
Stanton is a small town in eastern Kentucky counting 3,171 people who proudly call it home.
Stanton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,391 residents per square mile.
What Makes Stanton Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Stanton — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Stanton
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Kentucky Reptile Zoo · Zoo
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Stanton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Stanton
- Bowen Elementary School
- Powell County Academy
- Powell County High School
- Powell County Middle School
- Stanton Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.