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Scranton, KS


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Scranton, Kansas

Scranton, Kansas, in Osage county, is 18 miles S of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 66 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. There are 724 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Scranton

In Scranton, about 57% of adults are married. The faces of Scranton are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Scranton had a median family income of $40,521.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Scranton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Scranton that were owner-occupied was 79%.

Commuting

In Scranton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Scranton, KS

Comparing Scranton 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men66
Racial Diversity66
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use45
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents54
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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