Scranton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Osage County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
891
Population
825/sq mi density
$53,767
Median Income
$26,708 per capita
$75,500
Home Value
$226,289 Zillow
$642
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,767 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,500 home value, $642/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Scranton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
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
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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in |
Scranton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.8").