Best Places to Live in Scranton township, Kansas

Scranton Township is a small rural community located in the northeastern corner of Kansas. The population is sparse compared to other larger communities, but it offers plenty of land for outdoor recreation, peaceful ambiance and clean air. There’s also an array of activities perfect for families, such as camping and fishing at nearby state parks as well as many local historic sites to explore. For those looking for a slower-paced life, Scranton offers plenty of opportunities to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of the area. Residents enjoy low crime rates, no traffic congestion and a friendly atmosphere due to its close-knit community. It’s a great place to relax, explore and live life at your own pace! Capital city - Northeast Kansas, 60 miles west of Kansas City.

State: Kansas
County: Osage County
Metro Area: Topeka Metro Area
City: Scranton township

Zip Codes: 66537
Cost of Living: -20.9% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 877 ft above sea level

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Scranton Township, Ks Housing Market

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What Bert Has To Say About Topeka Metro Area

Topeka, the capital of Kansas, is also an agricultural, industrial and transportation center serving a large portion of north and central Kansas. Highlights in the traditionally laid-out downtown include the statehouse, Kansas Museum of History, Brown vs. Board of Education historic site, and Heartland Park, a state-of-the-art motorsports complex. Costs of living and housing prices are low, particularly for a capital city. But property crime rates are high for the region and projected job and income growth are low. That said, a low cost of living brings a high Buying Power Index. There isn’t much to do, and the area has lagged behind other Kansas cities aesthetically, socially and economically. Excellent entertainment and cultural amenities are available in the university town of Lawrence, 20 miles east, and in the Kansas City area.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Scranton township is 3.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Scranton township jobs have decreased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Scranton township's cost of living is 20.9% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Scranton township's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Scranton township, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Osage county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 71.0% to 26.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Scranton township's population is 1,183 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 5.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 32.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Scranton township is Real Estate: $99,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.0%.

SCHOOLS

Scranton township public schools spend $11,705 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 10.3 students per teacher in Scranton township. More Education

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Housing Market in Scranton township

It's a good time to buy in Scranton township. Home Appreciation is up 11.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Scranton township is $99,500.

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