Scott City is a small town of 4,121 in Kansas, with a median household income of $47,217
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Scott City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Scott City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Scott City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.4
Scott City's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Scott City costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Scott City, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$171,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$636
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,217
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Scott City's violent crime rate is 283.9 per 100,000 residents
— 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
283.9 /100k
Property Crime
438.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Scott City is served primarily by Scott County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Scott City, KS
National Avg
School District
Scott County
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Scott City sees average highs of 43.9°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 20.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.6 inches of snow per year.
Scott City's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Scott City roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $171,900 and median rent is $636/month.
Scott City's violent crime rate is 283.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 438.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Scott City are operated by Scott County.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Scott City, KS has a population of 4,121, a median household income of $47,217, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Scott City averages 43.9°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.2 inches
with about 19.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Scott City, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67871.
The population of Scott City, Kansas is 4,121 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Scott City: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $171,900, median household income $47,217, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scott City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
