Scott City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,354 Population 894/sq mi density
$61,581 Median Income $28,599 per capita
$134,900 Home Value $174,215 Zillow
$791 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,581 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,900 home value, $791/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Scott City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,581
18% below
$28,599 per capita
Home Value
$134,900
52% below
Zillow: $174,215
Median Rent
$791/mo
32% below
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°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
82%
Home Value
48%
Rent
68%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scott City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.0% (17% 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 $174,215. 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.

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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,354
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density894/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,581
Per Capita$28,599
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty10.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,900
Rent$791
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$174,215
Housing Units1,919
Rent Burden24.3%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation367 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.7%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Scott City was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (4 miles).
12.7% of the population has a disability.