Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Scranton is a small town in Kansas with a population of 891. Residents earn $53,767 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Scranton receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Scranton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Scranton is $53,767, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Scranton is $75,500, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $642 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Scranton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches, including 10.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,767 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,708 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $746 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,496 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 370 |
| County GDP | $417M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,914 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.18% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $75,500 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $217,572 |
| Census Median Rent | $642 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,914 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.18% |
| Obesity | 42.3% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,634/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.9 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 825/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7780°N, 95.7411°W |
| County FIPS | 20139 |
Winner: Republican by 48 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.8% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 825/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 43 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |