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Scranton, KS
City in Osage County, Kansas.
Population
911
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
846
ZIP codes
0
Scranton and its ZIP codes
Scranton at a glance
- Scranton is about 23 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,793 a year, 24% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $75,900 (65% below Kansas) and median rent is $768 a month.
Local data for Scranton, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scranton, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,793
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$75,900
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
86.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.2%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (167), Irish Americans (117), French Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osage County. PPP loans are for Scranton.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,766
2,913 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,945
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,647 per person
How people get to work
Scranton, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scranton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
840
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 18°F
38.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scranton, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Scranton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarbondaleCity | 3.7 mi | 0.7 |
| BurlingameCity | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| WakarusaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5 |
| OverbrookCity | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| AuburnCity | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Osage CityCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| VassarCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| LyndonCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| HarveyvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| QuenemoCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| TopekaCity | 18 mi | 61.9 |
| PomonaCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| MelvernCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| TecumsehCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| OlivetCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| EskridgeCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scranton, KS in?
- Scranton is in Osage County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Scranton, KS?
- About 911 people live in Scranton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scranton?
- Nearby places include Carbondale (3.7 mi), Burlingame (5.4 mi), Wakarusa (8.4 mi), Overbrook (9.9 mi), Auburn (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023