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Scranton, KS

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Population
637
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,124 ft
Median Home Value
$75,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$768/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,793
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityTopeka, Kansas18 miles away · 125,795 residents.

About Scranton

Scranton is a city in Osage County, Kansas, United States. The 2020 census counted 653 residents. Scranton was named after Scranton, Pennsylvania due to its coal mining in the 19th century. Scranton was founded in 1871 as a coal town. The district high school is Santa Fe Trail High School. Scranton's local map joins its older history to the places and landscapes that still shape the town today, all within the wider Kansas setting. The local scoop is how Scranton's history still shows up in the places people visit, work, learn, and meet. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The community is served by Santa Fe Trail.

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