At a Glance
Median Income
$49,464
$30,851 per capita
Home Value
$68,300
Zillow: $106,621
Median Rent
$670/mo
43.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
15.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scandia a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.5% (31% 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 $106,621. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population305
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density649/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,464
Per Capita$30,851
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$396M
Avg Weekly Wage$780
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,300
Rent$670
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$106,621
Housing Units221
Rent Burden43.3%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,565/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,447 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute20 min
Broadband56.2%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Scandia was founded in 1868.
The median home in Scandia was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.