Stanton, KY is a small town located in Powell County, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. This rural area offers its residents a peaceful quality of life, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Despite its small size, Stanton has several options for public transportation available to residents and visitors.
The county offers three bus routes that run through the city and connect it to surrounding communities. Additionally, the Mountain Transit Authority offers transit services throughout Eastern Kentucky, providing connections between the larger cities located in and around Stanton. The city also has an airport, offering easy access to destinations throughout Kentucky and beyond. For those looking for more personalized transport services, taxis are readily available within Stanton as well as many other towns in the region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Stanton takes 23.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Stanton get to work:
- 76.9% drive their own car alone
- 14.6% carpool with others
- 0.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit