Scranton, KS is a small town in Kansas with a population of 66537. Despite its small size and population, it is ranked highly in various categories on the Best Places website. It has an overall ranking of #4 out of 535 cities in Kansas according to their metrics. This ranking is based on factors such as cost of living, crime rate, education level, employment opportunities and housing availability. Scranton also ranks second in terms of lowest crime rate among Kansas cities and fourth in terms of highest median household income. Additionally, it ranks sixth for lowest cost of living and seventh for highest percentage of residents with college degrees. All these factors make Scranton an attractive place to live or visit for those who want to experience the best that Kansas has to offer.
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