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Scranton, KS

Scranton, KS.

Population: 1,475 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Scranton, KS is $225,737 — up 0.4% over the past year. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$225,737

Typical home value

+0.4%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$225,737
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+108.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$226,570
House Price Index (state)
420.3 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$230,500
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.8%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$866/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$913/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,172/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,564/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, hail, lightning, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,288
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,304

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Pomona Lake Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Topeka Regional Airport (FOE) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - ST FRANCIS CAMPUS, VA EASTERN KANSAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+32 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
26.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,493
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
48.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,718
Average weekly wage
$746
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
50

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ScrantonState medianUS median
Typical home value$225,737$179,754$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,493$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Scranton, KS?
$225,737.
What is typical rent in Scranton, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,172/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Scranton, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, hail, lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Scranton, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Scranton, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Scranton, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Scranton, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Scranton, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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