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Fort Scott, KS

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Population
7,500
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
846 ft
Median Home Value
$100,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$755/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,159
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Fort Scott

Nestled along the Marmaton River about an hour and a half south of Kansas City, Fort Scott offers a relaxed small-town feel with plenty of character. Home to roughly 7,500 people, the town is steeped in frontier history, which is easy to spot in its brick-paved downtown and the preserved Fort Scott National Historic Site. Quiet neighborhoods, classic Victorian homes, and open green spaces make it an easy place to settle into a slower pace of life.

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Daily routines revolve around a tight-knit community with convenient local amenities. Families have access to local public schools alongside Fort Scott Community College, which offers great academic and vocational programs close to home. For outdoor recreation, Gunn Park provides miles of walking and biking trails, quiet fishing spots on Fern Lake, and spacious picnic shelters. With US 69 and US 54 running right by town, getting around locally is hassle-free, while trips up to Kansas City or down to Joplin are an easy drive.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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