ScottIN
A town of 1,998. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
What makes Scott stand out
The 2 things Scott does most differently from other towns.
97% of working residents leave Scott for work
Where Scott’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Scott’s report card
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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 92% of Indiana districts
The public schools Scott’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 92% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepton School Private | 1–8 | 31 | |
| Sunny Meadow Amish School Private | 1–8 | 30 |
Healthier than 23% of U.S. towns
Scott beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Scott | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 18.9% | 15.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.4% | 15.4% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 20.1% | 17.6% |
Most working residents commute out of Scott
Most working residents leave Scott for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Warsaw (15%), Nappanee (10%) and Goshen (7%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 14% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Scott has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
About Scott
Township in Indiana, United States
Scott Township is one of seventeen townships in Kosciusko County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,757 (up from 1,696 at 2010) and it contained 528 housing units. Scott Township was organized in 1848.
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- Population
- 1,757
- Area
- 23 sq mi
- Elevation
- 820 ft
Scott’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Scott.