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Scandia, KS
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Scandia, KS
At a Glance
How Scandia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scandia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Scandia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Scandia residents earn a median household income of $49,464 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,851. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 220 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scandia is $68,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,480. Median rent is $670/month, with 43.3% 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 1945.
Safety & Crime
Scandia reports 366 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,194/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Scandia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scandia has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.