Fort Scott, KS
Living in Fort Scott
Bikeability29
Walkability37
Commute100
Public Transit13
Affordability100
Public Safety31
Airports36
Hospitals69
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.7kPopulation-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
$35kMedian 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
$58kMedian Home Value-$9k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$441Median 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
United States45
Kansas56
Bourbon County52
Property Crime in Fort Scott
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
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding68
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Scott, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Scott, KS
Fort Scott Christian Heights
0 miles, SE
St Mary's Catholic School
1 miles, NW
Christian Learning Center
2 miles, S
St Mary Elementary School
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Scott, KS
Pittsburg State University
30 miles, S
Ozark Christian College
51 miles, S
Missouri Southern State University
53 miles, S
Ottawa University-Online
61 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Scott, KS
Nevada Regional Medical Center
19 miles, E
Girard Medical Center
23 miles, S
Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg Inc
31 miles, S
Barton County Memorial Hospital
32 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Fort Scott, KS
Joplin Regional Airport
48 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
83 miles, SE
Kansas City International Airport
101 miles, N
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
109 miles, S