ScottIN
A town of 10,440. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
What makes Scott stand out
The 2 things Scott does most differently from other towns.
Scott has grown 20.2% since 2010
8,528 people in 2010; 10,440 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Scott’s report card
Now in Scott
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Weather
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Scott. Another town gets a different order.
Scott’s public schools outperform 44% of Indiana districts
The public schools Scott’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 56% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Elementary School | PK–6 | 475 | A |
| North Junior High School | 7–8 | 925 | B+ |
| North High School | 9–12 | 1,650 | A |
Healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Scott beats the Indiana average on 21 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Scott | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.8% | 14.7% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.3% | 15.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.3% |
Most working residents commute out of Scott
Most working residents leave Scott for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Evansville (52%), Patoka (6%) and Ohio (4%). Half commute less than 9 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Scott has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
0.2% of Scott is conserved land
6.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vanderburgh County 4H Center | 0.4 mi | 138 |
| 2. Cambridge Park | — | 3 |
| 3. Bridlewood Park | — | 1 |
About Scott
Township in Indiana, United States
Scott Township is one of eight townships in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 10,249. In recent years, Scott Township has become one of the fastest-growing townships in the county. Scott Township was organized in 1821, and named for Samuel Scott, an early settler.
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- Population
- 10,249
- Area
- 42 sq mi
- Elevation
- 489 ft
Scott’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Scott.