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Fort Scott, KS


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Fort Scott, Kansas

Fort Scott, Kansas, in Bourbon county, is 72 miles S of Olathe, Kansas (center to center) and 87 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 8,297.

The People and Families of Fort Scott

In Fort Scott, about 50% of adults are married. Fort Scott offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Fort Scott if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fort Scott had a median family income of $34,531.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Fort Scott gave more campaign money ($1,600) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Fort Scott Housing

Owners occupy 64% of the housing units in Fort Scott. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Fort Scott, 95% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Fort Scott, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

Of Note

High Points

Fort Scott strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFort Scott Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Fort Scott Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Fort Scott Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Fort Scott Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Fort Scott, KS

Comparing Fort Scott to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens107
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity59
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime21
Low Property Crime21

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