[7] The Scott County Home, Scottsburg Courthouse Square Historic District, and Scottsburg Depot are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[9] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold Midwest winters.

30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Scottsburg High School is ninth through twelfth grade with opportunities for a hybrid learning environment through Scottsburg New Tech High School.

[17][18] Every year on the fourth weekend in August the Finley Township Volunteer Fire Department holds the Leota Country Frolic, a festival to celebrate the country heritage of the town founded in 1884.

Live bluegrass music, antique farm machinery show, watermelon eating contest, arts and crafts, quilt raffle, flea market, pedal pull, euchre tournament, and an abundance of good food.

[19][20] This event is held in historic Leota, centered around the infamous covered bridge.

During the second weekend in August the Scottsburg Beautification Committee hosts the Pig Roast in the Park.

The event features food, live music, a slow-pitch softball tournament, and arts and crafts booths.