Stanton Iowa Map

About Stanton, Iowa

Stanton is a locality in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 522. The population density is 272.9 people per km². Stanton is located at 40.9817°N, 95.1042°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51573.

Stanton lies at the heart of a landscape painted in broad strokes of fertile earth, where the land rolls with a gentle, unhurried grace. It lies 42.4 miles east-south-east of Bellevue, NE (from Bellevue, NE: bearing 104°T), and is situated 6.6 miles east-south-east of Red Oak. The sky here feels vast, an endless canvas that shifts from the pale blue of morning to the fiery hues of sunset, casting long shadows that stretch across the fields like sleeping giants. The air carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening grain, a perfume that clings to everything, a constant reminder of the land's deep generosity. The roads, ribbons of grey asphalt, wind through this verdant expanse, connecting scattered farmsteads and leading the eye toward the distant, hazy horizon. The history of Stanton is as deeply rooted as the cornstalks that sway in the summer breeze, a testament to the pioneers who first carved out a life from this prairie soil. The local economy, long sustained by the bounty of agriculture, continues to thrive on the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a tradition passed down through generations. Though much has changed, the spirit of self-reliance and neighborly connection remains a cornerstone of Stanton's character. Small businesses, like the general store that has weathered decades, serve as quiet hubs where the day's news is exchanged and the pulse of the community can be felt, a gentle hum beneath the overarching quiet of the countryside.

About This Stanton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stanton, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.981658, -95.104154. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Stanton and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Stanton includes the ZIP code (51573), telephone area code (641), county seat of Montgomery County (Red Oak), and school district assignment (Stanton Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Stanton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.