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A township of 796 people in Linn County, Kansas
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Conserved land0.1%37 of 40,281 acres
Trails7.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About Scott

Township in Linn County, Kansas, U.S.
796Population

Scott Township is a township in Linn County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 796.

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Living in Scott

Health in Scott

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Kansas

7better than KS·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Miami County Medical CenterPaola · 16.1 mi · ER
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/La CygneLa Cygne · 5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 66040, 66026, 66072 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Scott →

Natural hazards in Scott

51
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Scott →

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School Grade C-

The public schools Scott’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 80% of Kansas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within KS. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: Library District #2 , Linn CountyLacygne · 4.4 miles · 45 hrs a week
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