Fort Scott, Kansas

Population 8,045

Fort Scott is located in Bourbon County, KS. The population is 8,045, making Fort Scott the largest city in Bourbon County.

There are 4 public schools in Fort Scott with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Fort Scott is very low , and there are 33 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Fort Scott is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Fort Scott property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Fort Scott include Scott Township, Marmaton Township and Drywood Township.

Fort Scott Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.5%

Crime Rate

39.22% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 91
  • Violent Crimes: 505
  • Robbery: 26
  • Burglary: 39
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 880

Registered Offenders

66.99% Higher than national avg.
  • 33 offenders in Fort Scott
  • 41.02 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

94 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 11
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 74

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Fort Scott, KS and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Fort Scott's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
2 Private Schools

Christian Learning Center

Fort Scott Christian Heights

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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33 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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13 Former Drug Labs view all

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Fort Scott, KS issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Fort Scott, KS issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $527
  • 1 Bedroom: $564
  • 2 Bedrooms: $742
  • 3 Bedrooms: $972
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,009

Zip Codes

66701

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Environmental Hazards

94 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Fort Scott, KS has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Fort Scott, KS is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Fort Scott, KS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.95°
  • February 35.55°
  • March 48.63°
  • April 58.7°
  • May 65.48°
  • June 75.86°
  • July 81.58°
  • August 79.27°
  • September 68.07°
  • October 57.67°
  • November 47.9°
  • December 36.15°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Fort Scott, KS

Earthquakes
Fort Scott, KS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Fort Scott, KS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Fort Scott, KS has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Fort Scott, KS has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Fort Scott, KS: $33,350

Unemployment

Unemployment in Fort Scott is 3.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.32%
White Collar - 51.68%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Sam Brownback
  • Sen. Jerry Moran
  • Sen. Pat Roberts

City Representatives

  • Lynn Jenkins

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

20 Cemeteries view all

12 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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