Fort Scott City, KS

Living in Fort Scott City

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 37
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 31
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 28
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Schools 8
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Residents

7.7k Population -383 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated -6% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate31%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$35k Median Household Income +$1.7k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office25%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$58k Median Home Value -$9k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$441 Median Monthly Rent +$18 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier38%

Home Value

Less than $50K39%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fort Scott City

United States45
Kansas56
Bourbon County52

Property Crime in Fort Scott City

United States48
Kansas58
Bourbon County60

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 1 3
Feb 36 2 2
Mar 46 3 1
Apr 56 5 0
May 65 6 0
Jun 74 6 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 46 3 0
Dec 34 2 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Scott City

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding68
Tornado18
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Location Map

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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fort Scott City, KS

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Airports

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