Scott Authority

Scott is a lower-income village of 160 with home prices 3.8× below the Ohio median.

Scott, Ohio

Scott is one of the smaller incorporated places in Paulding County, Ohio, with a population of 160. Median household income is $44,712.

Definition and scope

Located in Paulding County, Ohio, Scott operates within Ohio's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5.

Who lives here

Scott has approximately 160 residents. The median age is 52.3 years. Roughly 81% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $56,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 89.4%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Scott is $44,712. Poverty rate stands at 9.4%. Educational attainment: 6.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Scott:

• Public schools: 9
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Buehler Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Paulding County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Bryan, Ohio.

Geography and climate

Scott sits at an elevation of 730 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6a.

References

• Ohio State Authority — state-level reference for Ohio.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.