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Scranton, KS
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Scranton, KS
At a Glance
How Scranton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scranton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Scranton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Scranton residents earn a median household income of $53,767 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,708. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scranton is $75,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,572. Median rent is $642/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Scranton reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,524/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Scranton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scranton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.