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Scammon, KS
City in Cherokee County, Kansas.
Population
371
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
592
ZIP codes
0
Scammon and its ZIP codes
Scammon at a glance
- Scammon is about 16 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Scammon, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Scammon.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,831
5,968 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,679
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$151M
FY 2026, $7,789 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Scammon, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
767
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 23°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scammon, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Scammon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoselandCity | 1.2 mi | 0.7 |
| WeirCity | 3.4 mi | 1.1 |
| CherokeeCity | 4.6 mi | 0.7 |
| West MineralCity | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| ColumbusCity | 7.2 mi | 2.4 |
| ChicopeeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.2 |
| CrestlineCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.8 |
| PittsburgCity | 12 mi | 13.5 |
| OpolisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| McCuneCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Asbury, MOCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| HallowellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Waco, MOCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| FrontenacCity | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| RadleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| RivertonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scammon, KS in?
- Scammon is in Cherokee County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Scammon, KS?
- About 371 people live in Scammon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scammon?
- Nearby places include Roseland (1.2 mi), Weir (3.4 mi), Cherokee (4.6 mi), West Mineral (6 mi), Columbus (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023