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Scott City, KS
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Scott City, KS
At a Glance
How Scott City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scott City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Scott City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Scott City residents earn a median household income of $54,026 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,624. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 249 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scott City is $166,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,582. Median rent is $778/month, with 19.4% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Scott City reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 369/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.1% of adults in Scott City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scott City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.