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Crime in Scott summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Scott. Key points include:
There were 205 total crimes in Scott in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Scott is 2,299.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Scott is 661.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Scott is 1,637.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Scott is 8.48% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Scott Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Scott / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 205 | 2,299.0 | 2,816.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 59 | 661.7 | 519.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 11.2 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 11.2 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 51 | 571.9 | 436.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 146 | 1,637.3 | 2,296.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 21 | 235.5 | 405.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 102 | 1,143.9 | 1,636.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 23 | 257.9 | 254.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Scott summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Scott. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Scott is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Scott is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Scott is $218,990.
The median income in Scott is $56,299.
Scott's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Scott Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Scott | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 77 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Scott, LA Weather
The average high in Scott is 77.9° and the average low is 58.0°.
There are 76.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 61.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Scott |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 61.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Scott Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Scott
The current population in Scott is 8,609. The population has increased 2.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,609 | 3.1% |
| 2023 | 8,348 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 8,271 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 8,200 | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 8,815 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 8,729 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 8,761 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 8,784 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 8,687 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 8,865 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 8,775 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 8,659 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 8,607 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 8,541 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 8,431 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Scott
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Scott is:
69.5% White with 5,981 White residents.
19.6% African American with 1,684 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 112 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 239 Two Or More residents.
6.8% Hispanic with 587 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Scott | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.5% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 19.6% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.8% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Scott
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Scott is 51.0% female with 4,388 female residents.
Scott is 49.0% male with 4,221 male residents.
| Gender | Scott | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Scott for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Scott completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Scott completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Scott completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Scott completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Scott completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Scott completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Scott completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Scott completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Scott completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Scott | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Scott, Louisiana
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9.0% of households in Scott earn Less than $10,000.
4.5% of households in Scott earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.2% of households in Scott earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.6% of households in Scott earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in Scott earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.0% of households in Scott earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in Scott earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.5% of households in Scott earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in Scott earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.5% of households in Scott earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Scott | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.6% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.5% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
