The area of Stans is . Much of the land within the borders of Stans is agricultural (43.7%), while just over a third (36.5%) is forested. Of the remaining area, about 17% is settlements and less than 2.6% is unproductive (mountains, rivers or glaciers). The highest point within the borders of Stans is on the Stanserhorn and is above sea level. The lowest point is at Fronhofen where the elevation is . The village square (Dorfplatz) has an elevation of .