Fort Scott, KS

Fort Scott is a small city in Kansas with a population of 7,551. Residents earn $60,799 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

7,551 Population 1,353/sq mi density

$60,799 Median Income $31,273 per capita

$89,400 Home Value $124,431 Zillow

$796 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

505 Violent Crime/100K 1,009 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$60,799 median income, 2.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$89,400 home value, $796/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

505 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Bigfoot Sightings

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Historic Markers

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Haunted Places

Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings

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1 reported haunted locations found near Fort Scott, KS.

Name	Description
Old Fort	There have been hundreds of sightings here of soldiers from the Civil War and fog-like apparitions sifting up the chimney in the officers' quarters. This fort was built in the 1800's during Bleeding Kansas and border wars with Missouri. People have also reported seeing ghosts in the cell block.