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Scone, United Kingdom
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Scone is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 4,840. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
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About Scone
Scone is a town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The medieval town of Scone, which grew up around the monastery and royal residence, was abandoned in the early 19th century when the residents were removed and a new palace was built on the site by the Earl of Mansfield. Hence the modern village of Scone, and the medieval village of Old Scone, can often be distinguished.
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| Population | 4,840 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.4194°, -3.4051° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.8 inches (782 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,716 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Scone
Scone is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 4,840. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Scone vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Scone vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,716 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $975 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 440 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $285,648 |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,268 |
| 9% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,936 |
Property Tax
Climate in Scone
Scone has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 176.3 sq mi (456.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.4194°N, 3.4051°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Scone has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Total Area | 176.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Scone
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Douglas Memorial Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Balbeggie Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Scone
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CareSound Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forth1 | pop music, popular | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| BFBS Scotland | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Edge 1 | — | MP3 | |
| Dundee Radio Club | community radio, field recordings | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio ENRG | alternative, edinburgh | MP3 | |
| 242 RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EHFM | community radio, edinburgh | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio GH | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tay Bridges Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Scone
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyth Museum | ||||
| Black Watch Museum | ||||
| Laing Museum | ||||
| Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem | ||||
| Museum of Abernethy | ||||
| Newburgh Heritage Centre | ||||
| Perth Museum | ||||
| Stanley Mills | ||||
| William Soutar's House |
Libraries in Scone
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK Bell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Auchtermuchty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birnam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blairgowrie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cadham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| Coupar Angus Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunkeld Community Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| Falkland Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gillingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinross Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leslie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newburgh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothes Halls Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Scone Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Scone
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blairgowrie Farmers' Market | |||||
| Errol Sunday Market |
Hotels in Scone
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Scone
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Scone
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Scone
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Scone
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Scone
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Scone
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Scone
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Scone
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Scone
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Scone
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abernyte Brewery | ||||
| Innis & Gunn |
Stadiums & Teams in Scone
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Scone
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenshee Ski Center | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Scone
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Dundee Airport | DND | Medium Airport |
| Leuchars Station Airfield | ADX | Medium Airport |
| Aboyne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Archerfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Balado Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baldardo Field | — | Small Airport |
| Balgone Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blair Atholl Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| East Fortune Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Feshiebridge Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Forfar Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kingsmuir Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kirriemuir Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nairns Mains Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Pilmuir Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Polmont | — | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | — | Small Airport |
| Sheardale airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | — | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Scone
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Scone Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Scone
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Balbeggie Church | |
| Chapel | |
| Scone New Church | |
| Scone Old Parish Church | |
| St Martins Parish Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Scone
What is the population of Scone?
Scone has a population of 4,840 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 176.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Scone expensive to live in?
The median household income is $50,716, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $285,648 (1% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Scone?
Scone has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.
How is the job market in Scone?
Scone has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $975. There are 440 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Scone?
The median home value in Scone is $285,648. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,268. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Scone?
50.0% of adults in Scone hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Scone?
90% of residents speak only English at home.