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Crime in Fort Scott summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fort Scott. Key points include:
There were 150 total crimes in Fort Scott in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fort Scott is 1,980.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fort Scott is 290.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fort Scott is 1,690.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fort Scott is -6.54% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Fort Scott Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fort Scott / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 150 | 1,980.7 | 2,395.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 290.5 | 438.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 26.4 | 30.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 237.7 | 359.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 128 | 1,690.2 | 1,956.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 15 | 198.1 | 261.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 108 | 1,426.1 | 1,458.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 66.0 | 236.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Fort Scott summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Scott. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Scott is 80 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Scott is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Fort Scott is $127,119.
The median income in Fort Scott is $52,159.
Fort Scott's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fort Scott Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fort Scott | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 92 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 49 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fort Scott, KS Weather
The average high in Fort Scott is 67.2° and the average low is 45.5°.
There are 67.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.8 inches of precipitation each year with 10.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fort Scott |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 10.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fort Scott Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fort Scott
The current population in Fort Scott is 7,555. The population has decreased 7.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,555 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 7,551 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 7,569 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 7,579 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 7,715 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 7,742 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 7,800 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 7,822 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 7,852 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 7,893 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 7,957 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 8,003 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 8,045 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 8,075 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 8,125 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Scott
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Fort Scott is:
87.7% White with 6,626 White residents.
2.6% African American with 193 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 14 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.0% Two Or More with 451 Two Or More residents.
3.5% Hispanic with 267 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fort Scott | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.0% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fort Scott
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Fort Scott is 52.0% female with 3,928 female residents.
Fort Scott is 48.0% male with 3,626 male residents.
| Gender | Fort Scott | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Scott for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Fort Scott completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Fort Scott completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Fort Scott completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Fort Scott completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Fort Scott completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Fort Scott completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Fort Scott completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Fort Scott completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Fort Scott completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fort Scott | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fort Scott, Kansas
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3.8% of households in Fort Scott earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Fort Scott earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.2% of households in Fort Scott earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.0% of households in Fort Scott earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.2% of households in Fort Scott earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.4% of households in Fort Scott earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.3% of households in Fort Scott earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.9% of households in Fort Scott earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.0% of households in Fort Scott earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.8% of households in Fort Scott earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fort Scott | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.2% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.0% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.2% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.4% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
