Scott Air Force Base
A community guide to Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, the United States.
- Population
- 3,688 residents
- Region
- Illinois
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 38.5427, -89.8504
Climate
The climate at Scott Air Force Base is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 38.54 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Scott Air Force Base experience. Visitors planning a trip to Scott Air Force Base should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Overview
Scott Air Force Base is a populated place in Illinois, the United States. The community supports 3,688 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Illinois. Its position within the broader regional network gives Scott Air Force Base a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Scott Air Force Base sits at approximate coordinates 38.5427 latitude and -89.8504 longitude within Illinois. The terrain and natural features around Scott Air Force Base reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Illinois road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Economy and services
The economy of Scott Air Force Base reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Illinois. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Illinois and the United States. Businesses based in Scott Air Force Base draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.