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Scott County
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Scott County, a small and friendly rural community, offers visitors a taste of classic Midwestern charm. With its historic downtown, peaceful neighborhoods, and scenic countryside, it makes for a relaxed, authentic American experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
5,151
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.64°, -90.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,805
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
12.1°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.1°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1011 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
IJX
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 58/100.
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