Scranton
City in Osage County, Kansas
Scranton is a city in Osage County, Kansas, with 653 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,122 ft (342 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carbondale, 4.0 miles NE.
- 653residents (2020 Census)
- 1,122 ftelevation · 342 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 606 / sq mipopulation density
- 66537ZIP code
About Scranton
Scranton is a city in Osage County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 653. It was named after the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania due to its coal mining in the 19th century.
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Living in Scranton
- Median household income
- $56,793
- Median home value
- $75,900
- Median rent
- $768/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Scranton had 653 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 653 |
|---|---|
| Density | 606 per sq mi (234 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Scranton at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Osage County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 653 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7780° N, 95.7411° W |
| ZIP code | 66537 |
| Official website | scrantonks.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2063675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Scranton
- Carbondale4.0 mi NE
- Burlingame5.4 mi W
- Wakarusa8.2 mi N
- Auburn9.8 mi NW
- Overbrook9.9 mi E
- Osage City10.8 mi SW
- Vassar11.4 mi SE
- Lyndon11.9 mi S
- Harveyville11.9 mi W
- Topeka17.9 mi N
- Quenemo17.9 mi SE
- Pomona19.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Scranton
What county is Scranton in?
Scranton is in Osage County, Kansas.
What is the population of Scranton, KS?
653 people lived in Scranton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Scranton, KS?
The ZIP code of Scranton is 66537.
What is the elevation of Scranton?
1,122 feet (342 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Scranton?
Carbondale (4.0 mi), Burlingame (5.4 mi), Wakarusa (8.2 mi), Auburn (9.8 mi), Overbrook (9.9 mi).
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