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Scott City, MO


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Scott City, Missouri

Scott City, Missouri, in Scott county, is 106 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are an estimated 4,591 people in the city.

The People and Families of Scott City

In Scott City, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Scott City had a median family income of $36,763.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($525) in Scott City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Scott City.

Scott City Housing

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

Commuting

In Scott City, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Scott City Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Scott City, MO

Comparing Scott City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men45
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity33
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty56
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Housing Recently Built66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime88
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