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Scott City, Kansas

city · Scott County

At a glance

3,800
Population
$162,200
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$190,532
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$649/mo
Median rent
52% below U.S. median
$54,880
Median household income
30% below U.S. median
9.5 min
Average commute
86.5%
Homes with broadband
99.95%
Locations with fiber available
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities14% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost66% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college35 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college91 mi
High school graduates89.4%
College graduates30.7%

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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