Scranton, KS
Living in Scranton
Bikeability
5
Walkability
7
Commute
32
Public Transit
10
Affordability
87
Public Safety
95
Airports
33
Hospitals
75
Colleges
39
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
585
Population
-164 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+16 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
-18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate39%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$56k
Median Household Income
+$19k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office29%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$81k
Median Home Value
+$10k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$506
Median Monthly Rent
+$184 (2010–19)
76%
Owner-Occupied
+20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached81%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
LP gas3%
Utility gas86%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Scranton
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Osage County13
Property Crime in Scranton
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Osage County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Scranton
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding47
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Scranton, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Scranton, KS
Christ the King School
17 miles, N
Topeka Adventist School
17 miles, N
St Matthew Catholic School
17 miles, N
Topeka Collegiate School
17 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Scranton, KS
Washburn University
18 miles, N
Ottawa University-Ottawa
28 miles, SE
Ottawa University-Online
28 miles, SE
University of Kansas
29 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Scranton, KS
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
18 miles, N
Stormont Vail Hospital
19 miles, N
Adventhealth Ottawa
28 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Scranton, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
56 miles, NW
Kansas City International Airport
66 miles, NE
Salina Regional Airport
103 miles, W
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
120 miles, SW