ZIP Code 66701, Kansas
ZIP Code 66701 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 66701 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Bourbon County / Crawford County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,503. The land area covers 285.83 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,503 | ±460 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,884 | ±244 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,468 | ±194 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,884 | ±244 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 584 | ±178 |
| Median Home Value | $112,700 | ±$7,481 |
| Median Gross Rent | $748 | ±$50 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,795 | ±$8,342 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,952 | ±$2,268 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,526 | ±358 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | ±3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,218 | ±383 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.5% | ±3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 14,424 (2024)
ID: 164621
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
210 S NATIONAL AVE, FORT SCOTT KS 66701-1330
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Fort Scott, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Fort Scott, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Fort Scott, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fort Scott, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Uniontown, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Uniontown, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Fort Scott, KS | |
| 4 Nearby | 2-17 | FORT SCOTT, KS | |
| 4 Nearby | 2-17 | FORT SCOTT, KS | |
| 2 Nearby | 3-11 | FORT SCOTT, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fort Scott Community College
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College | 2.6 mi away | 2108 S Horton, Fort Scott, KS, 66701 |
6202232700
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FORT SCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 201 S. NATIONAL, FORT SCOTT, KS, 66701 |
(620) 223-2882
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Cottey College
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College | 21.2 mi away | 1000 W Austin, Nevada, MO, 64772 |
4176678181
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HEPLER CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 105 S. PRAIRIE, HEPLER, KS, 66746 |
(620) 368-4379
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PRESCOTT CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 174 W. 3RD, PRESCOTT, KS, 66767 |
(913) 471-4593
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BRONSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 509 CLAY, BRONSON, KS, 66716 |
(620) 939-4910
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ARMA CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.0 mi away | 508 E. WASHINGTON STREET, ARMA, KS, 66712 |
(620) 347-4811
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SAVONBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.7 mi away | 101A S. WALNUT ST, SAVONBURG, KS, 66772 |
(620) 754-3835
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MOUND CITY/LINN COUNTY DIST. #4
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Library | 21.8 mi away | 630 MAIN STREET, MOUND CITY, KS, 66056 |
(913) 795-2788
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NEVADA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.9 mi away | 218 W WALNUT ST, NEVADA, MO, 64772 |
(417) 448-2770
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FT SCOTT, KS US, located 3.4 miles from ZCTA5 66701. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.0° | 21.9° | 32.0° | 1.44" | 3.9" |
| February | 47.6° | 26.4° | 37.0° | 1.75" | 1.0" |
| March | 57.8° | 35.3° | 46.5° | 2.92" | 0.7" |
| April | 67.7° | 45.3° | 56.5° | 4.85" | 0.1" |
| May | 76.5° | 56.0° | 66.3° | 6.19" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.9° | 65.4° | 75.6° | 5.74" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.7° | 70.0° | 80.3° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.8° | 68.0° | 78.9° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.6° | 59.0° | 70.3° | 4.46" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.9° | 46.6° | 58.3° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.6° | 35.5° | 46.1° | 2.84" | 0.4" |
| December | 45.7° | 26.5° | 36.1° | 2.05" | 2.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott city | City | 3.0 mi | — |
| Redfield city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Devon CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Garland CDP | CDP | 10.1 mi | — |
| Uniontown city | City | 11.9 mi | — |
| Richards town | Town | 12.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 66701. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.