Fort Scott
City in Bourbon County, Kansas
Fort Scott is a city in Bourbon County, Kansas, with 7,552 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 846 ft (258 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garland, 8.0 miles SE.
- 7,552residents (2020 Census)
- 846 ftelevation · 258 m
- 5.6 sq miland area · 14.5 km²
- 1,353 / sq mipopulation density
- 66701ZIP code
About Fort Scott
Fort Scott is a city in and the county seat of Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 7,552. It is named for Gen. Winfield Scott. The city is located 88 miles (142 km) south of Kansas City on the Marmaton River. It is the home of the Fort Scott National Historic Site and the Fort Scott National Cemetery.
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Living in Fort Scott
- Median household income
- $52,159
- Median home value
- $100,500
- Median rent
- $755/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Fort Scott had 7,552 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,552 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,353 per sq mi (522 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Scott at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Bourbon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,552 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.58 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8280° N, 94.7041° W |
| ZIP code | 66701 |
| Official website | FortScott.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2024000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Scott
- Garland8.0 mi SE
- Devon8.9 mi NW
- Redfield9.7 mi W
- Richards, MO9.8 mi NE
- Deerfield, MO10.7 mi E
- Fulton12.6 mi N
- Stotesbury, MO12.7 mi NE
- Arcadia13.6 mi S
- Moundville, MO14.5 mi E
- Uniontown14.9 mi W
- Bronaugh, MO15.9 mi SE
- Farlington16.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Scott
What county is Fort Scott in?
Fort Scott is in Bourbon County, Kansas.
What is the population of Fort Scott, KS?
7,552 people lived in Fort Scott at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Scott, KS?
The ZIP code of Fort Scott is 66701.
What is the elevation of Fort Scott?
846 feet (258 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Scott?
Garland (8.0 mi), Devon (8.9 mi), Redfield (9.7 mi), Richards (9.8 mi), Deerfield (10.7 mi).
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