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Scranton, Kansas

city · Osage County

At a glance

911
Population
$75,900
Median home value (all homes)
75% below U.S. median
$225,937
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$768/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$56,793
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
29.1 min
Average commute
72.9%
Homes with broadband
99.11%
Locations with fiber available
5.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing57% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost5% above
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 college18 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates88.9%
College graduates11.2%

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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