At a Glance
Median Income
$91,115
$32,873 per capita
Median Rent
$1,640/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
38/100K
502/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Scott AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scott AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scott AFB a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scott AFB residents earn a median household income of $91,115 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,873. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,856 business establishments, including 565 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Scott AFB reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 502/100K.
Education
30.7% of adults in Scott AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scott AFB has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,195
Median Age26.2 yrs
Density967/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,115
Per Capita$32,873
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,640
Ownership2.2%
Zillow$259,603
Housing Units1,244
Rent Burden22.7%
Crime
F
Violent38/100K
Property502/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death11,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation438 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+26.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute14 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Scott AFB was founded in 1917.
The median home in Scott AFB was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 565 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
