At a Glance
Median Income
$92,083
$40,154 per capita
Home Value
$119,600
Zillow: $161,175
Violent Crime
59/100K
1,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Scottsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scottsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scottsburg 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
Scottsburg residents earn a median household income of $92,083 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,154. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,495 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scottsburg is $119,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,175. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Scottsburg reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,372/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Scottsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scottsburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population106
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density663/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans88.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,083
Per Capita$40,154
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$161,175
Housing Units35
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property1,372/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,954/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation920 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute31 min
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Scottsburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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