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Scranton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Osage County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
891
Population
825/sq mi density
$53,767
Median Income
$26,708 per capita
$75,500
Home Value
$217,572 Zillow
$642
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
69
Violent Crime/100K
1,524 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,767 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,500 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Scranton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Osage County County |
| Nearest Airport | Topeka Regional (FOE) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in |
Scranton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.9").