At a Glance
Median Income
$55,625
$34,936 per capita
Home Value
$67,500
Zillow: $147,645
Median Rent
$681/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
15.7% 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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 5.1% (42% 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 $147,645. 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.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population212
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,625
Per Capita$34,936
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$1,726M
Avg Weekly Wage$950
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,500
Rent$681
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$147,645
Housing Units113
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,043/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
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
Broadband72.5%
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.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.