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Scott City, MO
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Scott City, MO
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 $61,581 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,599. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scott City is $134,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,047. Median rent is $791/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Scott City reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,003/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Scott City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scott City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.