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Scott City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Scott County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,955
Population
1,459/sq mi density
$54,026
Median Income
$32,624 per capita
$166,400
Home Value
$181,582 Zillow
$778
Median Rent
19.4% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
211
Violent Crime/100K
369 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,026 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,400 home value, $778/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Scott City experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,979 ft (908 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4789°N, 100.9031°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Scott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Garden City Regional (GCK) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Scott City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and December the driest (0.5").