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Scott, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Van Wert County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
212 Population 262/sq mi density
$55,625 Median Income $34,936 per capita
$67,500 Home Value $135,008 Zillow
$681 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
279 Violent Crime/100K 3,624 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value, $681/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Scott, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,625
26% below
$34,936 per capita
Home Value
$67,500
76% below
Zillow: $135,008
Median Rent
$681/mo
41% below
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
279/100K
27% below
3,624/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
74%
Home Value
24%
Rent
59%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scott a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 $55,625 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,936. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 658 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scott is $67,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,008. Median rent is $681/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Scott reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,624/100K.

Education

6.0% of adults in Scott hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scott has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population212
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,625
Per Capita$34,936
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$1,726M
Avg Weekly Wage$950

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,500
Rent$681
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$135,008
Housing Units113
Rent Burden19.3%

Crime

F
Violent279/100K
Property3,624/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,043/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation740 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Scott was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.374 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.