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Fort Scott, Kansas

city · Bourbon County

At a glance

7,555
Population
$100,500
Median home value (all homes)
67% below U.S. median
$134,768
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$755/mo
Median rent
44% below U.S. median
$52,159
Median household income
34% below U.S. median
16.7 min
Average commute
88.2%
Homes with broadband
99.9%
Locations with fiber available
6.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing49% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost40% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college18 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates91%
College graduates23%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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