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Stanford, KY
City in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Population
3,643
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
760
ZIP codes
0
Stanford and its ZIP codes
Stanford at a glance
- Stanford is about 6.6 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 110th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $49,337 a year, 23% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,000 (25% below Kentucky) and median rent is $669 a month.
Local data for Stanford, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanford, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,337
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$155,000
Median rent
$669/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
49.3
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (228), German Americans (220), Scottish Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Stanford.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,905
3,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,365
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $6,702 per person
How people get to work
Stanford, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanford, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
227
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Cities near Stanford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McKinneyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| LancasterCity | 8 mi | 2.5 |
| Junction CityCity | 8.3 mi | 2 |
| HustonvilleCity | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Crab OrchardCity | 9.5 mi | 1.7 |
| DanvilleCity | 9.8 mi | 18.1 |
| BrodheadCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| EubankCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| BurginCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| PerryvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| HarrodsburgCity | 19 mi | 6.9 |
| BereaCity | 20 mi | 16.5 |
| LibertyCity | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| Mount VernonCity | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| High BridgeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| Science HillCity | 25 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanford, KY in?
- Stanford is in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Stanford, KY?
- About 3,643 people live in Stanford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanford?
- Nearby places include McKinney (7.1 mi), Lancaster (8 mi), Junction City (8.3 mi), Hustonville (8.9 mi), Crab Orchard (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023