Best Places to Live in Fort Scott, Kansas

As of 2011, Fort Scott's population is 7,910 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -4.57 percent.

The median home cost in Fort Scott is $60,000. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.16 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Fort Scott's cost of living is 22.80% Lower than the U.S. average.

Fort Scott public schools spend $4,973 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 11.5 students per teacher in Fort Scott.

The unemployment rate in Fort Scott is 8.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Fort Scott jobs have Decreased by 4.96 percent.

Average Commute time is 17 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

Fort Scott's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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 • Homes under $250,000
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