Scammon, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Cherokee County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
397 Population 630/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $28,592 per capita
$81,700 Home Value $103,219 Zillow
$590 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, $590/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Scammon, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,125
16% below
$28,592 per capita
Home Value
$81,700
71% below
Zillow: $103,219
Median Rent
$590/mo
49% below
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
37% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Scammon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Scammon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
29%
Rent
51%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scammon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Scammon residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,592. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 416 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scammon is $81,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,219. Median rent is $590/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

15.3% of adults in Scammon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scammon has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population397
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density630/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$28,592
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$1,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,700
Rent$590
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$103,219
Housing Units233
Rent Burden35.0%

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,090/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation902 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Scammon was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.