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Scranton, Iowa, in Greene county, is 47 miles W of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 89 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 604 residents in the city.
In Scranton, about 58% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Scranton. In the city, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.
In 2000, Scranton had a median family income of $38,542.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Scranton that were owner-occupied was 76%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Compared to most cities in the state, Scranton has reasonable real estate taxes.
In Scranton, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Scranton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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