Scott City, Missouri
Scott City is a city of 4,371 people in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
Why visit Scott City
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 6 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Thebes Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Scott City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Scott City
Scott City is a city in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 4,346 at the 2020 census. The Scott County portion of Scott City (the majority) is part of the Sikeston Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the Cape Girardeau County portion is part of the Cape Girardeau-Jackson metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Scott City, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Thebes Bridge
Bridge · 3.9 mi
Railroad bridge across the Mississippi River
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Scott City Park and Public Pool
Park · 0.9 mi
Pool, half mile paved walking trail, tennis court, public frisbee golf course, horse shoe pavillion, pond, playground and free use...
Restaurants and cafes6
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
2614 Bridge Street, Scott City
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
History
The town of Fornfelt and the area of Ancell were consolidated with Scott City March 7, 1960 while Illmo, Missouri, was incorporated into Scott City in 1980. The town of Fornfelt was previously known as Edna, but this name was changed as it was too similar to Edina, Missouri. Whipporwhill Hollow was the previous name of Illmo. The present name is derived from Scott County.
When Scott City and Illmo consolidated, the residents participated in a referendum where they selected the name "Scott City". The Daily Journal stated that the name was "overwhelmingly" selected.
In December 1848, a cholera epidemic was brought to New Orleans by emigrant ships. Within a few weeks, it was carried to all the principal cities on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Six of the victims were Irish monks headed to a monastery near Dubuque, Iowa. These monks were buried a few hundred yards northwest of the Thebes-Scott City railroad bridge.
From the History section of Scott City, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Cape Girardeau Car Tech Ctr.
School · 3.7 mi
1080 S Silver Springs Rd, Cape Girardeau
Healthcare1
Map of Scott City
28 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 37°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 47°F | 5.2 in |
| May | 78°F | 58°F | 5.3 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 58°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 4.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 30°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cape Girardeau Muni Ap 72329 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cape Girardeau County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Cape Girardeau 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Jackson 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Jonesboro 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Anna 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Sikeston 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Charleston 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Cairo 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Marble Hill 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Cobden 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- East Prairie 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Thebes Illinois rail bridge 1997, USGS, Public domain
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