Scranton, Kansas

About Scranton

Scranton, KS is a tiny community located in eastern Kansas, home to 641 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Scranton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 594 residents per square mile.

📰 Scranton News Today

• Marjorie Jean Dickson Obituary (2026) - Carbondale, KS - Midwest Cremation, Inc. Legacy obituary · Aug 6
• Sheriff: Kan. game wardens help capture wanted suspect Hays Post · Apr 22
• Leona H Sims Obituary | Lamb Roberts Funeral Home | Burlingame, KS Tribute Archive · May 26
• Sheriff investigating death of 2-year-old found in hot car in Scranton, Kansas - The Topeka Capital-Journal The Topeka Capital-Journal · Aug 2
• Fork in the Road: Restaurant east of Scranton features food & service that keeps regulars coming back WIBW · Apr 18

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What Makes Scranton Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Scranton — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

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