Stanton, Kentucky
City · Population 3,171 · #104 in Kentucky
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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.
📰 Stanton News Today
- Darrel Ray "Ernie" Faulkner Obituary (2026) - Stanton, KY - Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. - Stanton Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- Roof ripped from Powell County mobile home during Kentucky severe storms fox56news.com · Aug 12
- Powell County adds new weather station to Kentucky Mesonet wkyt.com · Aug 4
- Weather and Radar Map for Stanton, Kentucky 40380 - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jun 22
- David Stanton Obituary - Shepherdsville, KY Dignity Memorial · Jul 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
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
- Thyme Savor Off The Beaten Path
- Bruen's — american
- China Wok Buffet — chinese
- Mi Finca — mexican
- Red River Kitchen & Bakery (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Kentucky Reptile Zoo · Zoo
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Stanton
- Lions Club Park reviews ★
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.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,171
Rank in state#104 of 418
Land area2.28 sq mi
Density1,391/sq mi
Coordinates37.8492, -83.8556