2014 · Giles Gilbert House · Wikimedia Commons
Stanton’s story
Stanton in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
StantonMI
A town of 1,285. A regional job hub with 1,388 jobs.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: jbthemilker @ Mapillary.com · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,285
−4.9% since 2010
Typical home
$225K
+7.3% in a year
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
44.2
years
Jobs based here
1,388
A job hub
What makes Stanton stand out
The 3 things Stanton does most differently from other towns.
1,388jobs here
Work
1,388 jobs
based in Stanton, a regional job hub
11% of working residents work in town.
100 U.S. towns● Stanton
Safety
Safer than 80%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade A−. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
100 U.S. towns● Stanton
Health
75% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than MI on 0 measures, worse on 7.
Small town
1,285 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
DayDouglassSidneyEvergreenStanton
Stanton’s report card
Commute26 miHalf of commuters travel lessHazards15/100Very low risk of storm & flood damageSafetyA−Less crime than 80% of U.S. townsHealthCHealthier than 25% of U.S. townsClimate82°/14°Summer high · winter low · 73″ snowHousing$225K15% below the MI typical homeSchoolsB−Beats 46% of MI districtsOutdoors1 miof trails · 2.4% conserved
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Weather
Forecast →72°
Clear
H 75° · L 48°
Local news
All →- C. Montcalm vs Vestaburg - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/21/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 21
- Varsity Boys And Girls Cross Country Multi-team Event - 09/15/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 15
- Game Teaser: Varsity Football Lakeview High School vs. Central Montcalm High School HighlightsNFHS Network · Sep 11
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stanton. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
About one in nine working residents works right in Stanton
Most working residents leave Stanton for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Greenville (10%), Grand Rapids (8%) and Sidney (4%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
11%work in town
Where working residents work
In Stanton11%
Greenville10%
Grand Rapids8%
Sidney4%
Ionia4%
26 mi
median commute distance
1,388
jobs based in Stanton
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.
15risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 80% of U.S. towns
Stanton reports less crime per resident than 80% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
A−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Stanton0.7
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Stanton3.6
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
80th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
81st
percentile among MI towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
5
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
Healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
Stanton beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better25 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Stanton | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.2% | 10.2% |
| More smokers | 18.3% | 14.6% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 20.4% | 17.6% |
Sheridan Community Hospital
5.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
28th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Stanton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 73 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
73″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–32°
Spring34–56°
Summer56–80°
Fall39–59°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 18
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical Stanton home is worth about $225K
The typical Stanton home is worth about $225,000, up 7.3% in a year, 15% below the Michigan typical home.
$225KZillow home value
Typical home value
Stanton$225K
Michigan$266K
+7.3%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Stanton’s public schools outperform 46% of Michigan districts
The public schools Stanton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 54% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montcalm Area ISD Transition Center | 17 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Outdoors
2.4% of Stanton is conserved land
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
2.4%conserved
2.4%
conserved · 32 of 1,371 acres
0.7 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. D. Hale Brake Park | — | 16 |
| 2. Maddie's House Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,334 people come to Stanton for work
Where Stanton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,388jobs based in Stanton
11%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Stanton
City in Michigan, United States
Stanton is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,348 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Montcalm County.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,348
- Area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 915 ft
- ZIP code
- 48888
- Area code
- 989
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