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Scott City, KS

Scott City, KS.

Population: 4,985 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Scott City, KS is $189,279 — up 0.1% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$189,279

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$189,279
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+25.7%
10-year appreciation
+67.4%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$191,467
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Scott City Lower Elem, Scott City Middle, Scott City High, Scott Community Learning Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Scott City Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-15 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
68.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,635
Households with broadband internet
72.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,537
Average weekly wage
$1,032
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Scott CityState medianUS median
Median home value$189,279$177,207$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,635$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Scott City, KS?
$189,279.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Scott City, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Scott City, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Scott City, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Scott City, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Scott City, KS?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Scott City, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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