Stearns
Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky
Stearns is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McCreary County, Kentucky, with 1,365 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,339 ft (408 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whitley City, 1.9 miles N.
- 1,365residents (2020 Census)
- 1,339 ftelevation · 408 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.4 km²
- 339 / sq mipopulation density
- 42638ZIP code
About Stearns
Stearns is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in McCreary County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,365 at the 2020 census. It was founded by Justus Smith Stearns.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Stearns weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Nearest webcams to Stearns
There are no webcams in Stearns itself. These are the closest, 73 miles away or more.
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Stearns
- Median household income
- $55,931
- Median home value
- $160,700
- Median age
- 38.8
Do you know Stearns? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Stearns special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Stearns
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Stearns Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Stearns, KY population
Stearns had 1,365 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,365 |
|---|---|
| Density | 339 per sq mi (131 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stearns at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | McCreary County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,365 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.02 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6959° N, 84.4760° W |
| ZIP code | 42638 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2173362 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stearns
- Whitley City1.9 mi N
- Pine Knot2.9 mi SE
- Winfield, TN9.3 mi S
- Oneida, TN12.7 mi S
- Williamsburg17.4 mi E
- Emlyn18.5 mi E
- Helenwood, TN18.6 mi S
- Pleasant View19.3 mi E
- Huntsville, TN19.3 mi S
- Jellico, TN21.7 mi SE
- Rockholds22.4 mi NE
- Monticello23.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Stearns
What county is Stearns in?
Stearns is in McCreary County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Stearns, KY?
1,365 people lived in Stearns at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stearns, KY?
The ZIP code of Stearns is 42638.
What is the elevation of Stearns?
1,339 feet (408 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stearns?
Whitley City (1.9 mi), Pine Knot (2.9 mi), Winfield (9.3 mi), Oneida (12.7 mi), Williamsburg (17.4 mi).
Last updated: