Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (2) F
Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heros
Museum
Fort Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (13) F
Daylight Donuts
Fast Food
Don's Spirits & Wines
Alcohol
Sonic
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Marsha's Great Plains Deli
Deli
Holmtown Pub
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
L&L East Side Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (11) F
3rd Street Park
Park
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Park
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Gunn Park
Park
Gunn Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Bridal Veil Park
Park
Marmaton Park
Park
Nelson Park
Park
Shops (7) F
True Value
Home Improvement
Bartelsmeyer Jewelry
Fashion
Spoiled Brat
Hairdresser
Pump 'n Petes
Convenience Store
Verizon Wireless
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Fort Scott.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Fort Scott is 77/100 - which is 13% lower than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D

Fort Scott crime rates are 3,106 per 100k, which is 29% higher than Kansas
Property Crime
2,733 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
373 crimes per 100k C-
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employment F

The median income in Fort Scott is $37,279 - which is 30% lower than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$37,279 F
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Fort Scott Fire Department
Fire Station
Fort Scott Police Department
Police
Bourbon County Sheriff's Department Jail
Police
Bourbon County Sheriff's Department
Police
Scott Township District 5 Fire Department- Station 2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Scott Township District 5 Fire Department- Station 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Fort Scott home prices are $64,500 - which is 52% lower than Kansas
Home Price
$64,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-3% C-
Home Affordability
1.7x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The Fort Scott graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Kansas
School Test Scores
24% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (6) C-
Fort Scott Christian Heights
Winfield Scott Elem
St Mary'S Catholic School
Eugene Ware Elem
Fort Scott Middle School
Christian Learning Center
High Schools (3) A+
Fort Scott Sr High
Fort Scott Christian Heights
Christian Learning Center
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ratings F

Fort Scott has an overall rating of 41% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fort Scott? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      3rd Street Park
      Fort Scott National Historic Site
      Fort Scott National Historic Site
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Gunn Park
      Gunn Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heros
      Fort Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Daylight Donuts
      Don's Spirits & Wines
      Sonic
      Domino's
      Subway
      Marsha's Great Plains Deli
      Holmtown Pub
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fort Scott? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Fort Scott.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fort Scott? The cost of living in Fort Scott is 77/100 - which is 13% lower than Kansas.
      Fort Scott
      77

      23% less expensive than average

      Kansas
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fort Scott? Fort Scott crime rates are 3,106, which are 29% higher than Kansas
      Total Crime
      3,106 per 100k people

      34% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      34% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      22%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Fort Scott? The median income in Fort Scott is $37,279 which is 30% lower than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $37,27933% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,16722% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fort Scott a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Fort Scott home prices? Fort Scott home prices are $64,500 - which is 52% lower than Kansas
      Median home value
      $64,50065% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $70126% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      equal to the US average

      D Schools

      Does Fort Scott have good schools? The Fort Scott graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      24%

      51% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      9% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Fort Scott a good place to live? Fort Scott has an overall rating of 41% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      41%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      41%

      2 total surveys

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