Most working residents leave Stanton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Mound City (10%), Potosi (10%) and Paola (6%). Half commute less than 37 miles.

Mound City

10%

Potosi

10%

Paola

Olathe

0%Work in townlive and work in Stanton 37 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 0Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Stanton →

Health in Stanton

Compared with Kansas

2better than KS·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

82.1%More adults treating high blood pressureKS 77.6% · better 86.4%More adults getting cholesterol checkedKS 84.1% · better 9.5%More adults with COPDKS 6.7% · worse

Care nearby

Anderson County HospitalGarnett · 27.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Mound CityMound City · 6.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 66010, 66767, 66056 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Stanton →

Natural hazards in Stanton

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Stanton flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 17 declared for Linn County MapStanton vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Stanton →

Climate in Stanton

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Stanton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 25°Winter

67° / 45°Spring

88° / 67°Summer

69° / 47°Fall

How much snow does Stanton get?About 8 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 23, with the last in spring around Apr 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Stanton →

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Nearest: Mound City/Linn County Dist. #4Mound City · 5.8 miles · 42 hrs a week

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