Stearns, Kentucky

Stearns: census designated place in Kentucky, United States

About

Stearns is a CDP located in the county of McCreary in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

Quick Facts about Stearns

Population	1,416
Country	United States of America
State	Kentucky (United States)
County	McCreary County
Postal code	42647
Area	10.5 km2
Latitude & Longitude	36.6990,-84.4774
Altitude	1,339 feet / 408 meters
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	19:12:12 (22nd April 2026)
Weather	52℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather

Stearns Lumber Company Stores image

Geography

Stearns is located at 36°41'56"N 84°28'39"W (36.6989700, -84.4774400).

Stearns map

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Weather

52°F

Mostly Clear

6 mph SW Overnight

Mostly clear. Low around 52, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Best Things to Do in Stearns

1Princess Falls

Rating: 4.6 (84)

Sheltowee, Trace Road, Stearns, KY 42647, United States View details

2Mc Creary County Museum

Rating: 4.4 (15)

1 Henderson St, Stearns, KY 42647, United States View details

Phone: +16063765730 | Website available

3Stearns Heritage Hall

Rating: 4.7 (12)

27 Bridge St, Stearns, KY 42647, United States View details

Where to Eat in Stearns

1Big South Fork Scenic Railway

Rating: 4.3 (672)

66 Henderson St, Stearns, KY 42647, United States View details

Phone: +16063765330 | Website available

Distance to Other Cities

Stearns distances to largest Kentucky cities

• Louisville
• Lexington-Fayette
• Lexington
• Bowling Green
• Owensboro
• Covington
• Richmond
• Florence
• Hopkinsville
• Nicholasville