StantonWI
A town of 890, settled in 1880.
Is Stanton a good place to live?
Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Stanton. Stanton’s January low is 5°F, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 11°F and U.S. towns at 22°F. 14% of the land in Stanton is conserved, above both Wisconsin’s towns (3.8%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Star Prairie Waterfowl Production Area, at 282 acres. Stanton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
890 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Stanton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Stanton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stanton.
Most of Stanton’s workers commute out: the town has 0.3 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Stanton for work: only 0% work in town. 2.2% of Stanton residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Stanton grew to 147 in 2023, 67 more than in 2013.
| Stanton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.2% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Stanton has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Stanton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Stanton is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Star Prairie Waterfowl Production Area | — | 282 |
| 2. Bierbrauer Waterfowl Production Area | — | 282 |
| 3. Stanton County Forest | — | 43 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
How healthy Stanton is
Stanton beats the Wisconsin average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 21% of adults binge drink in Stanton.
| Stanton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 78% | 79% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.9% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Stanton | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10% | 12.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
An age mix much like Wisconsin’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Wisconsin average. Stanton’s median age is 48.2 years. 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Stanton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.2 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 19% | 21% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.2 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Stanton | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.1% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.1% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.7% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.6% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.6% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 25% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.5% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.8% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.7% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Moderate risk in Stanton, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 58% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Grand Casino Arena and 26 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Stanton. Close and well known come first.
35 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
38 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
35 mi MuseumMinnesota State Capitol
36 mi MuseumJames J. Hill House
37 mi Zoo & aquariumComo Park Zoo and Conservatory
35 mi TheatreFitzgerald TheaterPhoto credits
Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Minnesota State Capitol: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · James J. Hill House: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Como Park Zoo and Conservatory: RxS at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fitzgerald Theater: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Everything we know about Stanton
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Stanton; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Stanton residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Stanton for work
Where Stanton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Stanton
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Stanton is a town in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 907 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Stanton is located in the town. The Stanton Town Hall is located at 2245 County Road T Deer Park.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,060 ft
Questions about Stanton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Stanton, WI a good place to live?
Stanton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.