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Scott City, KS


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Scott City, Kansas

Scott City, Kansas, in Scott county, is 201 miles E of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 201 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. There are an estimated 3,855 people in the city.

The People and Families of Scott City

In Scott City, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Scott City had a median family income of $48,750. Scott City has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($400) in Scott City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Scott City Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Scott City is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Scott City, 94% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city. The commute to work is less of a chore in Scott City than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyScott City Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Scott City College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Scott City, KS

Comparing Scott City 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
Well-Paid Single Men88
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Women78
Male Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income89
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents65
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Property Taxes54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime32

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