Scott City, Kansas facts for kids
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Scott City, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Location within Scott County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Scott |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Winfield Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.71 sq mi (7.03 km2) |
| • Land | 2.71 sq mi (7.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,969 ft (905 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,113 |
| • Density | 1,517.7/sq mi (585.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67871
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-63600 |
| GNIS ID | 2396558 |
Scott City is a friendly city located in Scott County, Kansas, in the United States. It's also the main town, or county seat, of Scott County. In 2020, about 4,113 people called Scott City home.
Contents
A Look Back in Time
How Scott City Began
For thousands of years, nomadic Native Americans lived on the Great Plains of North America. Later, from the 1500s to the 1700s, France claimed much of North America. In 1762, France secretly gave New France to Spain.
In 1802, Spain returned most of this land to France. Then, in 1803, the United States bought a huge area, including most of modern-day Kansas, from France. This was called the Louisiana Purchase. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was created. Kansas officially became the 34th U.S. state in 1861.
Scott County, where Scott City is located, was formed in 1873. The city itself was founded in 1885. It was named after a famous United States General, Winfield Scott.
In October 1884, two women from Chicago, Illinois, claimed the land where Scott City now stands. They built a small cabin. The next February, two men from Chicago joined them. Soon, many more people arrived, and Scott City was officially founded in 1885. Even before the city was founded, one of the women, Mrs. M.E. De Geer, started a newspaper called the Western Times in March 1885. This helped the county grow quickly.
Because Scott County was small at first, it didn't have its own local government. For legal matters, it was connected to Ford County.
Where is Scott City?
Scott City is located in the Great Plains region of the United States. It sits about 2,969 feet above sea level. The city covers an area of about 2.71 square miles, and all of it is land.
Scott City's Weather
Scott City has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
| Climate data for Scott City, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1895–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 81 (27) |
87 (31) |
98 (37) |
98 (37) |
104 (40) |
111 (44) |
114 (46) |
108 (42) |
107 (42) |
99 (37) |
88 (31) |
82 (28) |
114 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 67.3 (19.6) |
72.8 (22.7) |
82.8 (28.2) |
89.1 (31.7) |
95.0 (35.0) |
101.6 (38.7) |
103.6 (39.8) |
101.0 (38.3) |
97.5 (36.4) |
91.3 (32.9) |
77.2 (25.1) |
66.4 (19.1) |
104.5 (40.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43.9 (6.6) |
47.3 (8.5) |
57.8 (14.3) |
66.6 (19.2) |
76.5 (24.7) |
87.7 (30.9) |
92.5 (33.6) |
89.8 (32.1) |
82.3 (27.9) |
69.3 (20.7) |
55.5 (13.1) |
44.9 (7.2) |
67.8 (19.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 29.9 (−1.2) |
33.0 (0.6) |
42.2 (5.7) |
51.0 (10.6) |
61.7 (16.5) |
73.0 (22.8) |
78.0 (25.6) |
75.6 (24.2) |
67.3 (19.6) |
53.8 (12.1) |
40.8 (4.9) |
31.2 (−0.4) |
53.1 (11.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 15.9 (−8.9) |
18.7 (−7.4) |
26.7 (−2.9) |
35.4 (1.9) |
46.9 (8.3) |
58.3 (14.6) |
63.4 (17.4) |
61.4 (16.3) |
52.3 (11.3) |
38.4 (3.6) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
17.5 (−8.1) |
38.4 (3.6) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −0.6 (−18.1) |
2.6 (−16.3) |
9.6 (−12.4) |
21.4 (−5.9) |
32.6 (0.3) |
45.8 (7.7) |
54.7 (12.6) |
52.5 (11.4) |
38.2 (3.4) |
22.7 (−5.2) |
10.0 (−12.2) |
−0.2 (−17.9) |
−6.4 (−21.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −26 (−32) |
−19 (−28) |
−19 (−28) |
4 (−16) |
19 (−7) |
34 (1) |
41 (5) |
39 (4) |
23 (−5) |
4 (−16) |
−9 (−23) |
−21 (−29) |
−26 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.44 (11) |
0.52 (13) |
1.13 (29) |
1.88 (48) |
2.65 (67) |
3.16 (80) |
3.06 (78) |
3.05 (77) |
1.45 (37) |
1.53 (39) |
0.64 (16) |
0.67 (17) |
20.18 (512) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.5 (11) |
4.0 (10) |
3.9 (9.9) |
1.8 (4.6) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.2 (3.0) |
1.1 (2.8) |
3.1 (7.9) |
19.6 (49.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 6.2 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 5.8 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 66.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 9.7 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Scott City?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 229 | — | |
| 1900 | 212 | −7.4% | |
| 1910 | 918 | 333.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,112 | 21.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,544 | 38.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,848 | 19.7% | |
| 1950 | 3,204 | 73.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,555 | 11.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,001 | 12.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,154 | 3.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,785 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,855 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,816 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,113 | 7.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 3,816 people living in Scott City. These people lived in 1,583 homes. About 29.4% of these homes had children under 18. Many homes (54%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Scott City was 42 years old. About 24% of residents were under 18.
What Scott City Does for Work
The main jobs and industries in Scott City are:
- Agriculture (farming and ranching)
- Healthcare (hospitals and clinics)
- Education (schools)
Learning in Scott City
Kids in Scott City go to schools run by the Scott County USD 466 public school district. The school mascot is the beaver! You can even see a giant beaver statue at the football field.
Fun Things to See and Do
Scott City has some interesting places to visit:
- The El Quartelejo Museum and the Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection are in the city. They show the area's history, including its geology, Native American past, and pioneer life.
- The Gallery also features art by Jerry Thomas, an artist from Scott City. His paintings often show local history.
- The ancient Apache and Puebloan site, El Cuartelejo, is located nearby in Lake Scott State Park.
A Special Friendship: Sister City
On September 23, 2023, Scott City made a special agreement with the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. They became "Sister Cities." This means they will work together and share their cultures. Scott City is only the second U.S. city to form this kind of bond with a sovereign tribal nation.
Yearly Events and Celebrations
Scott City hosts many fun events throughout the year:
- The Scott County Free Fair is an annual event with a livestock show and other activities.
- The Whimmydiddle Arts and Crafts Fair happens every September in the Scott City Park.
- Beefiesta celebrates the beef industry, which is very important in Scott County. It includes a BBQ during the fair and beef tasting booths.
- On July 4th, there's a fireworks show near the baseball fields. Lake Scott State Park also has a fireworks show over the lake.
- The Lake Scott Car Club hosts the Lake Scott Rod Run every August.
- The Sunflower Futurity and Derby is a barrel racing competition held at the Scott City Indoor Arena each fall.
- The annual Carp Contest takes place at Lake Scott State Park during the summer.
- The M.A.S.H. Golf Tournament is usually held in June.
News in Scott City
The local newspaper is The Scott County Record. It's published every week and has been around since 1993.
Getting Around Scott City
Two main highways, K-96 and US-83, cross through the city.
Scott City also has its own airport. The runway was updated in 2009 and is 75 feet wide and 5002 feet long. The airport is open to the public and is on the southeast side of town.
Famous People from Scott City
- Ron Baker, a former professional basketball player for the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards.
See also
In Spanish: Scott City (Kansas) para niños
