At a Glance
Median Income
$54,220
$38,193 per capita
Home Value
$155,700
Zillow: $222,040
Median Rent
$1,002/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
662/100K
1,637/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
20.7% smoking rate
How Scott Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scott a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scott residents earn a median household income of $54,220 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,193. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,990 business establishments, including 739 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scott is $155,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,040. Median rent is $1,002/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Scott reports 662 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,637/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Scott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scott has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population8,348
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density712/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,220
Per Capita$38,193
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$19,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,700
Rent$1,002
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$222,040
Housing Units4,255
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent662/100K
Property1,637/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation32 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Scott was founded in 1907.
The median home in Scott was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 739 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.