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Scranton, KS
B+
Population: 787
Home Price: $65,500
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Overview
Scranton is a village in the state of Kansas with a population of 787. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Scranton has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Very Low Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
27.4 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Scranton, KS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Scranton
Kansas
United States
Per Capita Income
$23,743
$28,792
$32,693
Median Household Income
$48,834
$56,155
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
4.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
9.9%
10.5%
Age
Scranton
Kansas
United States
Median Age
39.7
43.0
42.3
Gender
Scranton
Kansas
United States
Male
44.6%
50.8%
49.8%
Female
55.4%
49.2%
50.2%
Race
Scranton
Kansas
United States
White
93.8%
90.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.8%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.2%
4.8%
5.2%
Housing Information
Scranton
Kansas
United States
Median Home Price
$65,500
$93,642
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$325
$518
$801
Family Households
30.6%
30.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
42.8%
42.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
88.2%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
11.8%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Scranton
Kansas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.4%
6.0%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
55.8%
55.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
17.4%
26.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.5%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
9.0%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Scranton
Kansas
United States
Mathematics
NA%
34.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
37.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Scranton
Kansas
United States
Murder
NA
1.1
3.0
Rape
NA
35.7
38.0
Robbery
NA
12.7
40.7
Assault
NA
194.0
188.5
Property Crime
Scranton
Kansas
United States
Burglary
NA
274.0
336.1
Theft
NA
1056.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
109.8
167.1
Arson
NA
10.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Scranton, KS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
food truck
hot dog
fast food
chinese food
organic food
hot wings
pizza
beer
blue cheese
grocery
cheese
olive garden
tacos
salad
bacon
pasta
chinese takeout
steak
bbq
taco
football
basketball
college football
baseball
coaches
teams
softball
wrestling
athletes
nba
nfl
michigandetroit
coaching
olympics
bowling
hoops
swimming
golf
poker
recruiting
museum
quilling
rococo
poster
painting
drawing
library
showcasing
collection
curator
literary
abstract
nature
posters
canvas
literature
poetry
visual arts
craft
artists
spare time
michigandetroit
memes
books
junk
eclectic
merchandise
nerdy
gardening
youtuber
toys
fishing
sports
tv
podcasts
local news
hollywood
radio personality
dining
commentary
lifestyle
comedy
drama
creative
sports
summer
pool
lawn
tents
facilities
backyard
skiing
swimming
space
mountain
winter
mountains
nature
patio
tent
visitors
gardening
dining
fishing
food truck
dispensaries
grocery store
convenience store
shopping trip
gas station
grocery
garden center
gas stations
ikea
grocery shop
cvs
gift shop
walgreens
supplies
grocery shopping
shopp
clothing
petsmart
walmart
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