City

Scammon, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Kansas

👥654Population
💰$60,000Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂53.0Median Age
🏠$74,100Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Black: 1.2%Other: 5.7%Race
White87.6%
Black1.2%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
41%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.6%)
HS Graduate152 (30.1%)
Some College83 (16.4%)
Associates132 (26.1%)
Bachelors42 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree88 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 26.1%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College16.4%
Associates26.1%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$74,100 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$585/mo
Total Housing Units458
Vacant Units152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Scammon, KS

Scammon is a city in Kansas, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 654 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53 years.

Economically, Scammon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,000 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Scammon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $74,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $585 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scammon is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.61%).

Scammon, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Scammon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66773 654 $60,000 $74,100 $585 3.5% 25.7% 82.4%