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Stanford, KY

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Population
3,761
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
949 ft
Median Home Value
$155,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$669/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,337
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Stanford in context.

OverallBest places in KentuckyPopulation rankingHighest population places in KentuckyNearest larger communityDanville, Kentucky9.9 miles away · 17,736 residents.

About Stanford

Stanford is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Lincoln County, Kentucky, situated in the Bluegrass region. Established in 1775 by pioneer Benjamin Logan as Fort St. Asaph and operating as one of the oldest settlements in the state, the community of approximately 3,643 is served by Lincoln County Public Schools locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+99.0rating

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