Scott City, KS Homes for Sale

Scott City is a rural farming community with deep pride and ever-improving amenities. Stable industry and friendly residents keep locals around and attract new ones. "There are a good number of people who stay here for their whole lives, and there are others who go away to get more education and then return," says Brad Pendergast, city administrator for Scott City. "We have a bit of brain drain with younger folk leaving, but there are also doctors and professionals who come to Scott City for work." The area first thrived around livestock production, which is still the most significant industry. They even have an annual festival to celebrate beef. Locals are friendly, accepting and greet new residents with a welcome bag. In it are flyers with important information and enough Scott City merch to start displaying local pride right away. "We're the type of people who like to come together and take care of where we live," Pendergast says. Ranch-style homes and small cottages range from $90,000 to $320,000. Prices often reflect the home's condition or the number of bedrooms. While not as prevalent, there are bungalows, Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals and New Traditional houses in the area