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Scranton, IA

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Population
493
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,173 ft
Median Home Value
$86,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$825/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,864
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Scranton

Scranton is a quiet, tight-knit town in Greene County, set in the North Raccoon River valley. With around 500 residents, it offers a relaxed rural setting right along U.S. Route 30 and Highway 25. The community was founded as a railroad stop in the late 1860s, and it still holds onto that unhurried, small-town atmosphere today.

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One of the town's most notable landmarks is its 1897 steel water tower, which is still in daily use and stands as the oldest working one in the state. For schooling and broader amenities, families look to neighboring Jefferson, just a ten-minute drive east on Route 30, where the Greene County school district provides everything from elementary classes to a regional career academy. It makes Scranton an appealing spot for anyone looking for affordable country living with convenient highway access to nearby jobs and services.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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