Scammon, Kansas
Scammon: human settlement in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America
About
Scammon is a city located in the county of Cherokee in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 482 and a population density of 287 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 440 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Scammon
| Population | 440 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Postal code | 66773 |
| Area | 1.68 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.2776,-94.8250 |
| Altitude | 899 feet / 274 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:45:37 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 262 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.55% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Scammon is located at 37°16'39"N 94°49'30"W (37.2775600, -94.8249600).
Scammon map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 58 overnight. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Scammon decreased by 9.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 482 | - | census |
| 2011 | 476 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 473 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 466 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 464 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 458 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 452 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 449 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 447 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 444 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 440 | -0.91% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Scammon
1Scammon City Hall
202 E 3rd St, Scammon, KS 66773 View details
Phone: +16204792321
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Scammon, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155681 | Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg (KS) | 66762 |
Closest post offices linked to Scammon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Scammon Post Office | Scammon (KS) | 66773 |
Other cities in Cherokee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cherokee County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Baxter Springs | 3,893 | City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Columbus | 3,006 | City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States |
| Galena | 2,824 | City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States |
| Lowell | 639 | Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States |
| Weir | 634 | City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States |
| West Mineral | 170 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Sherman | 143 | Human settlement in Kansas, United States |
| Roseland | 66 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America |