StantonTexas
Stanton is a city in and the county seat of Martin County, Texas, United States. Stanton was founded as Marienfeld by German immigrants who were some of the first settlers in this region of Texas.
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About Stanton
Set in the western part of Texas, Stanton is a small town with an estimated population of 2,629.
Stanton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.99 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,321 residents per square mile.
📰 Stanton News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Stanton Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Stanton — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Easy reach of Midland (20 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Stanton
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Martin County Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Stanton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Stanton
- GRADY SCHOOL
- STANTON EL
- STANTON H S
- STANTON MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Martin County Hospital District · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.