Fort Scott, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
7,551 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,799 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$89,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$570 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$563 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bourbon County
5
Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bourbon County
5
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

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

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 13, KS State House District 4, KS
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Schools

Fort Scott Sr High
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Fort Scott Christian Heights
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Fort Scott Community College
1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Cottey College
18 miles, E • 1.4 star
Nevada Regional Technical Center
19 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Nevada Regional Medical Center
19 miles, E • 4.1 star
Girard Medical Center
23 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg Inc
31 miles, S • 3.2 star
Barton County Memorial Hospital
31 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joplin Regional Airport
48 miles, S • 1 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
82 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Kansas City International Airport
102 miles, N • 3.7 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
109 miles, S • 1.9 star
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