Stanton, Kentucky
Stanton is a city of 3,218 people in Powell County, Kentucky, founded in March 9, 1854.
Why visit Stanton
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 13 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Stanton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Stanton
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.
From the Wikipedia article Stanton, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes13
Red River Kitchen & Bakery
Cafe
287 East College Avenue, Stanton
closed
Screaming Beans
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
Drive thru coffee shed
732 East College Avenue
China Wok Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese
111 West College Avenue, Stanton
Hardee's
Fast food · Burger
220 South Main Street, Stanton
Mo,Fr 05:00-23:00; Tu-Th 05:00-22:00; Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 06:00-22:00
1 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship13
Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
1093 East College Avenue, Stanton
Church of God of Prophecy
Church · Church Of God · 0.7 mi
755 East College Avenue, Stanton
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
755 West College Avenue, Stanton
First Presbyterian Church of Stanton
Church · Presbyterian · 0.4 mi
420 North Main Street, Stanton
Stanton Bible Methodist Mission
Church · Methodist · 0.5 mi
25 Railroad Street, Stanton
Stanton Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ
255 North Main Street, Stanton
1 more on the map.
History
The first post office to be located in present-day Stanton was established on July 7, 1849, and was named Beaver Pond, because of the settlement's proximity to a small body of water resulting from a beaver dam. In 1852, both the post office and the settlement were renamed Stanton for Richard H. Stanton, who served in Congress from 1849 to 1855 and later as a U.S. senator.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Stanton (and nearby Clay City) were booming logging centers for Eastern Kentucky. The city was also connected to much of the country by a railroad that went through the city and county. Since then the railroad has been removed. The original train depot still exists and is home to the Powell County Tourism Association.
From the History section of Stanton, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Stanton
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 3.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 33°F | 5.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 4.6 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 34°F | 3.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 4.2 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stanton 2W (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Powell County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 43 miles away.
- Clay City 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Irvine 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Mount Sterling 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Beattyville 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Winchester 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Owingsville 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Richmond 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Berea 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Morehead 33 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Lexington-Fayette 35 mi west, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Powell County Courthouse, Stanton, Nyttend, Public domain
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