The Town FilesStamping Ground, Kentucky
City in Scott County · population 780 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $204,300
- Household income
- $62,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 34.5
Stamping Ground is a city of 780 people in Scott County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $204,300, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Kentucky towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Kentucky towns, quieter than 92% of Kentucky towns.
How Stamping Ground ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Stamping Ground is worth $204,300, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $62,500, which is more affordable than 37% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $1,077 a month. 61.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stamping Ground | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,300 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $1,077 | $837 |
| Median household income | $62,500 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 61.5% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Stamping Ground
| People | Stamping Ground | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 88.6% |
Weather in Stamping Ground
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 24.9°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.0 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stamping Ground since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 4.7 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 153 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on October 7, 2014.
Severe weather in Scott County since 1996
Scott County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4497: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3469: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Scott County
Scott County had 31,634 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,236 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Stamping Ground itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Stamping Ground
1 public school with 426 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamping Ground Elementary School | K-5 | 426 | 14.7 |
Towns near Stamping Ground
- Georgetown, KY7.9 mi · 37,086 people · home $265,400
- Midway, KY8.6 mi · 1,718 people · home $243,500
- Frankfort, KY11.4 mi · 28,602 people · home $183,700
- Versailles, KY15.5 mi · 10,347 people · home $286,100
- Lexington-Fayette, KY19.9 mi · 322,570 people · home $293,500
- Lawrenceburg, KY20.4 mi · 11,728 people · home $201,100
- Owenton, KY20.4 mi · 1,682 people · home $137,500
- Cynthiana, KY21.9 mi · 6,333 people · home $172,500
Stamping Ground questions
Is Stamping Ground, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stamping Ground scores better for retirees than 73% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 92%. 12.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.5).
How much does a house cost in Stamping Ground?
The median owner-occupied home in Stamping Ground is valued at $204,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,500, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,077 a month.
What is the weather like in Stamping Ground?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 13.0 inches of snow.
Does Stamping Ground get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stamping Ground since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)