Scott City, Kansas Scott City, Kansas K-96 in downtown Scott City (2006) K-96 in downtown Scott City (2006) Location inside Scott County and Kansas Location inside Scott County and Kansas County Scott Scott City is a town/city in and the governmental center of county of Scott County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town/city population was 3,816. Scott City was established in 1885. Like Scott County, the town/city is titled in recognition of a United States General, Winfield Scott. Before developing into a city, Scott City was in a territory ruled by Pueblo Indians.
In October 1884, two women from Chicago, Illinois claimed the territory that Scott City is on and assembled a cabin.
Soon after, many citizens started arriving in the county and Scott City was then established in 1885.
Scott County was legally instituted in 1873 by an act of legislature.
Scott City is positioned at 38 28 47 N 100 54 27 W (38.479821, -100.907603). According to the United States Enumeration Bureau, the town/city has a total region of 2.63 square miles (6.81 km2), all land. It is positioned in the Great Plains and at the altitude of 2979 ft.
According to the Koppen Climate Classification system, Scott City has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The average temperature is 52.4 F (11.34 C) and has an average precipitation fall of 20.16 inches a year.
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,816 citizens , 1,583 homeholds, and 1,029 families residing in the city.
The ethnic makeup of the town/city was 89.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 7.8% from other competitions, and 1.4% from two or more competitions.
The median age in the town/city was 42 years.
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,855 citizens , 1,595 homeholds, and 1,060 families residing in the city.
The ethnic makeup of the town/city was 95.18% White, 0.13% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 2.88% from other competitions, and 1.17% from two or more competitions.
In the city, the populace was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older.
Scott City is governed by a mayor and a town/city council that are propel by the inhabitants of Scott City.
The mayor and town/city council make up the governing body and control the government affairs of the city.
The USD 466 Scott County mascot is the beaver.
The Gallery also contains artwork by Jerry Thomas, an artist originally from Scott City.
The Scott County Free Fair is an annual event held in Scott City.
The Whimmydiddle Arts and Crafts Fair is held on the last Saturday of September in the Scott City Park. Beefiesta is held annual to jubilate the beef trade in Scott County, one of the biggest cattle feeding counties in the state.
The Beefiesta BBQ is held on the opening day of the Scott County Free Fair immediately following the parade. On the third weekend in August, the Lake Scott Car Club hosts the Lake Scott Rod Run. One weekend every fall, the Sunflower Futurity and Derby is held at the Scott City Indoor Arena.
The annual Carp Contest is held at Lake Scott State Park one weekend amid the summer months.
The event is put on by the Chamber of Commerce, Lake Scott State Park, and Friends of Lake Scott. The official journal is The Scott County Record.
The Scott City Airport is a quickly growing mode of transit in Scott County.
"2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status".
"Profile for Scott City, Kansas".
"The Early History of Scott County".
Climate Summary for Scott City, Kansas "Administration & Governing Body | Scott City".
"Scott County Free Fair | Scott County, Kansas".
"The Scott County Record" Kansas : A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc; 3 Volumes; Frank W.
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