Stearns Kentucky Map

About Stearns, Kentucky

Stearns is a locality in McCreary County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,271. The population density is 144.8 people per km². Stearns is located at 36.6990°N, 84.4774°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 42647.

Stearns unfolds in a landscape carved by the ancient hand of water and time, where the Cumberland River, a silken ribbon of jade, braids its way through rolling hills and dense woodlands. It lies 45.4 miles north-east of Davidson, TN (from Davidson, TN: bearing 50°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north of Winfield. The air, thick with the scent of pine and damp earth after a summer shower, carries a stillness that settles deep into the bones, broken only by the distant call of a crow or the whisper of wind through the towering hardwoods. Here, the land rises and falls with a quiet dignity, its contours softened by centuries of rain and sun, the shadows of the afternoon stretching long and purple across the slopes, hinting at secrets held within the folds of the terrain. The story of Stearns is etched in the very bedrock of its past, a tale woven from the threads of industry and resilience. Once a bustling hub of timber and coal, its economy was powered by the relentless rhythm of saws and the deep, resonant hum of mining engines, a legacy that still echoes in the weathered facades of its older buildings and the sturdy character of its people. The nearby Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, a vast expanse of natural beauty, now draws those seeking the wilder spirit of the region, its gorges and rapids a counterpoint to the quietude of the town itself, offering a different kind of sustenance to the soul.

About This Stearns Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stearns, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.698967, -84.477439. 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 Stearns and McCreary County.

Detailed location data for Stearns includes the ZIP code (42647), telephone area code (270), county seat of McCreary County (Whitley City), and school district assignment (McCreary County 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 Stearns is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.