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Scott City, MO
City in Scott County, Missouri.
Population
4,371
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
897
ZIP codes
0
Scott City and its ZIP codes
Scott City at a glance
- Scott City is about 10 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 169th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $62,599, 11% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,500 (36% below Missouri) and median rent is $933 a month.
Local data for Scott City, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scott City, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,599
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$147,500
Median rent
$933/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,147), Irish Americans (460), French Americans (147).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Scott City.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,776
16,184 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,217
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$281M
FY 2026, $7,375 per person
How people get to work
Scott City, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scott City, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
888
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
665
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scott City, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Scott City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KelsoVillage | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Cape GirardeauCity | 5.2 mi | 29.3 |
| Thebes, ILVillage | 5.5 mi | 1.7 |
| DutchtownCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| East Cape Girardeau, ILVillage | 5.9 mi | 2 |
| ChaffeeCity | 6.9 mi | 1.8 |
| New HamburgCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| CommerceVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| McClure, ILVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.5 |
| GordonvilleVillage | 9 mi | 0.8 |
| BentonCity | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| LambertVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| DeltaCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| AllenvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| OranCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Olive Branch, ILCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scott City, MO in?
- Scott City is in Scott County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Scott City, MO?
- About 4,371 people live in Scott City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scott City?
- Nearby places include Kelso (2.5 mi), Cape Girardeau (5.2 mi), Thebes, IL (5.5 mi), Dutchtown (5.6 mi), East Cape Girardeau, IL (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023