Scott City, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Scott County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,955 Population 1,459/sq mi density
$54,026 Median Income $32,624 per capita
$166,400 Home Value $190,175 Zillow
$778 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,026 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,400 home value, $778/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Scott City, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,026
28% below
$32,624 per capita
Home Value
$166,400
41% below
Zillow: $190,175
Median Rent
$778/mo
33% below
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
2% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
59%
Rent
67%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scott City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 1.5% (58% 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 $190,175. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,955
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,459/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,026
Per Capita$32,624
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$551M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,400
Rent$778
Ownership47.6%
Zillow$190,175
Housing Units1,766
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation2,979 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute14 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Scott City was founded in 1885.
The median home in Scott City was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Garden City Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
12.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.