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A town of 1,032. Healthier than 75% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,032
+0.9% since 2010
Median home value
$413K
Census ACS
Household income
$130K
median
Median age
46.2
years
Jobs based here
108
A commuter town
What makes Stanton stand out
The 2 things Stanton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,032 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
RandolphCannon FallsSciotaCannon FallsWarsawStanton
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The data
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Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Stanton
Most working residents leave Stanton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Cannon Falls (14%), Northfield (6%) and Rochester (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Stanton1%
Cannon Falls14%
Northfield6%
Rochester5%
Minneapolis5%
22 mi
median commute distance
108
jobs based in Stanton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Stanton beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Minnesota
2 better29 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Stanton | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6% | 7.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.6% | 8.5% |
Mayo Clinic Health System - Cannon Falls
3.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
64th
percentile among MN 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 6°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer59–80°
Fall38–57°
Oct 10
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Stanton’s public schools outperform 64% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Stanton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 64% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul's Lutheran Elementary School Private | K–8 | 18 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
0.3% of Stanton is conserved land
6.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
0.3%conserved
0.3%
conserved · 41 of 15,163 acres
6.6 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Byllesby County Park | 1.2 mi | 37 |
| 2. McKnight Prairie | 0.5 mi | 34 |
| 3. Lake Byllesby Regional Park | — | 28 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Stanton for work
Where Stanton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
108jobs based in Stanton
1%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Stanton
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Stanton is an unincorporated community in Stanton Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The center of Stanton is generally considered near the junction of State Highway 19 (MN 19) and State Highway 56 (MN 56). Nearby places include Northfield, Dennison, Randolph, and Cannon Falls. Stanton is located seven miles east of Northfield. Stanton is six miles north-northeast of Dennison; and seven miles west-southwest of Cannon Falls. Stanton is near the northwest corner of Goodhue County, and immediately adjacent to Dakota County. Rice County is also nearby.
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- Elevation
- 919 ft