Stearns, Kentucky

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Stearns, Kentucky
Census-designated place
Stearns Lumber Company Stores.jpg
Stearns in 2010
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Location in Kentucky
Coordinates: 36°41′53″N84°28′36″W / 36.69806°N 84.47667°W / 36.69806; -84.47667
Country United States
State Kentucky
County McCreary
Area
[1]
 • Total4.05 sq mi (10.50 km2)
 • Land4.02 sq mi (10.41 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
1,339 ft (408 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
 • Total1,365
 • Density339.55/sq mi (131.11/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
42647
Area code 606
FIPS code 21-73362
GNIS feature ID0515673

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. [2] It was founded by Justus Smith Stearns.

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Geography

Stearns is located in south-central McCreary County at 36°41′53″N84°28′36″W / 36.69806°N 84.47667°W / 36.69806; -84.47667 (36.697976, -84.476776). [3] It is bordered to the north by Whitley City, the county seat, and to the south by Pine Knot. The unincorporated community of Revelo is partly within the Stearns CDP, along its southern border.

U.S. Route 27 runs along the eastern edge of Stearns, leading north through Whitley City 31 miles (50 km) to Somerset and south 16 miles (26 km) to Oneida, Tennessee. Kentucky Route 92 passes through the center of Stearns and leads west 29 miles (47 km) to Monticello. Eastbound KY 92 joins US 27 south to Pine Knot, then turns east to lead to Williamsburg.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Stearns CDP has a total area of 4.05 square miles (10.5 km2), of which 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2), or 0.84%, are water. [1] The community is drained to the west by tributaries of Roaring Paunch Creek, which continues west to the South Fork of the Cumberland River, while the east side of the community is drained by tributaries of Marsh Creek, which flows north to the main stem of the Cumberland River.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Stearns has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Stearns was 108 °F (42.2 °C) on July 12, 1936, while the coldest temperature recorded was −24 °F (−31.1 °C) on January 21, 1985. [4]

Climate data for Stearns, Kentucky, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1936–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)76
(24)		79
(26)		85
(29)		93
(34)		96
(36)		101
(38)		108
(42)		101
(38)		98
(37)		95
(35)		82
(28)		77
(25)		108
(42)
Mean maximum °F (°C)64.0
(17.8)		67.1
(19.5)		74.0
(23.3)		81.0
(27.2)		86.2
(30.1)		89.3
(31.8)		92.5
(33.6)		90.8
(32.7)		88.0
(31.1)		81.6
(27.6)		72.0
(22.2)		63.5
(17.5)		93.3
(34.1)
Average high °F (°C)45.0
(7.2)		48.5
(9.2)		58.8
(14.9)		68.9
(20.5)		76.5
(24.7)		81.8
(27.7)		85.4
(29.7)		84.6
(29.2)		79.5
(26.4)		69.3
(20.7)		57.5
(14.2)		47.8
(8.8)		67.0
(19.4)
Daily mean °F (°C)34.5
(1.4)		37.1
(2.8)		45.7
(7.6)		54.7
(12.6)		63.6
(17.6)		70.5
(21.4)		74.4
(23.6)		73.1
(22.8)		67.0
(19.4)		55.4
(13.0)		44.8
(7.1)		37.6
(3.1)		54.9
(12.7)
Average low °F (°C)23.9
(−4.5)		25.6
(−3.6)		32.6
(0.3)		40.6
(4.8)		50.6
(10.3)		59.3
(15.2)		63.3
(17.4)		61.6
(16.4)		54.4
(12.4)		41.5
(5.3)		32.1
(0.1)		27.4
(−2.6)		42.7
(6.0)
Mean minimum °F (°C)7.5
(−13.6)		11.2
(−11.6)		18.4
(−7.6)		28.5
(−1.9)		37.5
(3.1)		48.4
(9.1)		54.4
(12.4)		53.9
(12.2)		42.8
(6.0)		28.8
(−1.8)		21.6
(−5.8)		13.5
(−10.3)		3.2
(−16.0)
Record low °F (°C)−24
(−31)		−17
(−27)		−3
(−19)		15
(−9)		27
(−3)		36
(2)		40
(4)		40
(4)		29
(−2)		17
(−8)		9
(−13)		−18
(−28)		−24
(−31)
Average precipitation inches (mm)4.78
(121)		4.46
(113)		5.17
(131)		4.69
(119)		5.51
(140)		5.25
(133)		6.12
(155)		3.67
(93)		3.65
(93)		3.27
(83)		3.76
(96)		5.75
(146)		56.08
(1,423)
Average snowfall inches (cm)3.4
(8.6)		2.7
(6.9)		0.7
(1.8)		0.3
(0.76)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.1
(0.25)		2.0
(5.1)		9.2
(23.41)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)11.011.010.510.311.09.411.17.87.87.68.010.6116.1
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)1.71.40.40.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.74.5
Source 1: NOAA (snow/snow days 1981–2010) [5] [6]
Source 2: National Weather Service [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1980 1,557—
1990 1,550−0.4%
2000 1,5862.3%
2010 1,416−10.7%
2020 1,365−3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

At the 2000 census, [8] there were 1,586 people, 641 households and 464 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 396.7 inhabitants per square mile (153.2/km2). There were 707 housing units at an average density of 176.8 per square mile (68.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.36% White, 0.95% Native American, 0.06% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 641 households, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.92.

Age distribution was 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median household income was $20,833, and the median family income was $26,667. Males had a median income of $21,546 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,037. About 14.1% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.9% of those under age 18 and 30.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Stearns is home to McCreary Central High School and McCreary Middle School.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Stearns has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [9]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "P1. Race – Stearns CDP, Kentucky: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  3. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. 1 2 "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Jackson". National Weather Service. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Stearns 2S, KY". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Stearns 2 S, KY". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ↑ "Stearns, Kentucky Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.
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