Kansas
Scott City is a small town in Kansas with a population of 3,955. Residents earn $54,026 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Scott City receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Scott City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Scott City is $54,026, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Scott City is $166,400, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $778 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 384 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 845 per 100,000, 57% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Scott City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches, including 19.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 75.5% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.5% |
| 83% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,026 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,624 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,004 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,572 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 249 |
| County GDP | $551M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,050 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.64% |
| Commute Time | 14.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
| Census Median | $166,400 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $181,582 |
| Census Median Rent | $778 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $643 |
| 1 Bedroom | $668 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $877 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,132 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,471 |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,050 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.64% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,353/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Total Violent | 384.1/100K |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 76.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 307.3/100K |
| Total Property | 845.1/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 256.1/100K |
| Theft | 486.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 102.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.2 inches |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4789°N, 100.9031°W |
| County FIPS | 20171 |
Winner: Republican by 74.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,459/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 14.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |