The population of Fort Scott was estimated to be 7,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Fort Scott is about 27% lower than the national average.

The State of Kansas has a state level minimum wage of $7.25 per hour for basic wages, and $2.13 per hour for tipped wages.

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Sales Insurance Driver Babysitter Insurance Sales

Regional CDL A Drivers - Home Weekly

Premier Transportation

Fort Scott, KS

Driver

401(k)

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

$1,800 - $2,000 / week

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Experienced - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Fort Scott, KS

$63.1k - $120.1k / year

Perfusionist

Mercy

Fort Scott, KS

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Remote Sales and Service Advisor

HMG Careers

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Dental Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Education

$69k / year

Community Behavioral Health Liaison

Compass Health Network

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Work From Home Remote Claims Representative 620734

Metro Public Adjustment

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Flexible Schedule

Education

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Remote Customer Service Representative (Work from home)

Marks Agency

🌎 Remote

Remote

Entry-Level

$50k - $75k / year

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Remote Customer Service Representative(Work From Home)

🌎 Remote

Remote

Entry-Level

$50k - $75k / year

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Insurance Field Sales Agent

Platinum Supplemental Insurance

Fort Scott, KS

Entry-Level

$75k / year

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Fulfillment Center Associate - Fast-Paced Warehouse

Key Apparel

Fort Scott, KS

Warehouse

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Forklift Operator

Lowe's

Fort Scott, KS

Warehouse

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Warehouse Associate

Amazon

Fort Scott, KS

Warehouse

Eco-Friendly

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Adventure Guide

Netflix

Fort Scott, KS

New

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After-school care near for 3 kids

Wyndy

Fort Scott, KS

New

Part-Time

Flexible Schedule

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Addiction Counselor - Integrated Care Specialist

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas

Fort Scott, KS

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Kitchen Manager - Fort Scott, KS

Casey's General Stores

Fort Scott, KS

New

Food Service

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Student Ministry Leader: Grow Youth for Jesus

Manhattan Christian College

Fort Scott, KS

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Flexible Store Scanning Pro - Student Friendly Hours

RetailData

Fort Scott, KS

Part-Time

401(k)

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Kitchen Manager - Fort Scott, KS

Casey's

Fort Scott, KS

Food Service

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Crew Team Member

McDonald's

Fort Scott, KS

Part-Time

Food Service

Diversity Leader

Eco-Friendly

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Police Officer

City of Fort Scott

Fort Scott, KS

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Crew Member

Wendy's

Fort Scott, KS

Part-Time

Hourly

Food Service

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Schedule

$13 - $14 / hour

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Home Health Aide (PCS)

Medicalodges

Fort Scott, KS

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Senior Personal Banker (45350)

Landmark Bancorp

Fort Scott, KS

401(k)

PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Extra-Curricular Student Support Paraprofessional(s)

Young World Physical Education

Fort Scott, KS

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Front End Service Team Supervisor

Wal-Mart Stores

Fort Scott, KS

New

PTO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Substitute Custodian

Fort Scott Unified School District 234

Fort Scott, KS

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Dishwasher

Burger King

Fort Scott, KS

New

Food Service

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Assistant Manager I

Dollar Tree

Fort Scott, KS

Retail

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Team Member

Arby's

Fort Scott, KS

Food Service

Health Insurance

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Team Member

Tractor Supply

Fort Scott, KS

Part-Time

Warehouse

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education

Parental Leave

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Assistant Manager (09639) - 2 Jersey St.

Domino's Pizza

Fort Scott, KS

New

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Team Member

Taco Bell

Fort Scott, KS

Eco-Friendly

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Speech Paraprofessional

Eugene Ware Elementary

Fort Scott, KS

New

Employment in Fort Scott

Population

The population of Fort Scott, KS was estimated to be 7,500 in 2022. The median age of the Fort Scott population is 39.2.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Fort Scott, KS is about 27% lower than the national average. The median household income in Fort Scott is $37,279.

Fort Scott, KS Education

High School Graduate: 34%
Some College: 31%
Associates Degree: 12%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 22%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 63%
High School Graduate: 70%
Some College: 79%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 79%

Unemployment Rate by Education

High School Graduate: 5%
Some College: 6%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Fort Scott, KS. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

County: Bourbon

Fort Scott Job Market

Fort Scott is a city in eastern Kansas with a population of around 8,000. It is known for the Fort Scott National Historic Site. Top industries in Fort Scott include Manufacturing, Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Ft. Scott is growing steadily. People like working in Fort Scott because of its many outdoor recreational opportunities and public parks including disc golf courses. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Ft Scott than in the rest of the US.

Jobs near Fort Scott, Kansas include Sales, Insurance, Driver, Babysitter, and Insurance Sales.

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