Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 5,355, making it the fourth-least populous county in Illinois. Its county seat is Winchester.
Scott County is part of the Jacksonville, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Springfield-Jacksonville-Lincoln, IL Combined Statistical Area.
| Name: | Scott County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 17-171 |
| State: | Illinois |
| Founded: | 1839 |
| Named for: | Scott County, Kentucky |
| Seat: | Winchester |
| Largest city: | Winchester |
| Total Area: | 253 sq mi (660 km²) |
| Land Area: | 251 sq mi (650 km²) |
| Total Population: | 5,355 |
| Population Density: | 21/sq mi (8.2/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Scott County location map. Where is Scott County?
History
Scott County was formed in 1839 out of Morgan County. It was named for Scott County, Kentucky.
Scott County at the time of its creation in 1839
Scott County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 253 square miles (660 km), of which 251 square miles (650 km) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km) (0.7%) is water. The county’s western boundary is formed by the Illinois River.
Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Winchester have ranged from a low of 16 °F (−9 °C) in January to a high of 87 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −26 °F (−32 °C) was recorded in January 1912 and a record high of 113 °F (45 °C) was recorded in July 1934. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.60 inches (41 mm) in January to 4.34 inches (110 mm) in May.
Major highways
- Interstate 72
- U.S. Route 36
- U.S. Route 67
- Illinois Route 106
- Illinois Route 100
Adjacent counties
- Morgan County (east)
- Greene County (south)
- Pike County (west)
Scott County Topographic Map
Scott County Satellite Map
Scott County Outline Map
