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Scotland, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Archer County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
607 Population 77/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $30,977 per capita
$135,300 Home Value $207,427 Zillow
$935 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
73 Violent Crime/100K 1,306 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,300 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Scotland, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,500
3% above
$30,977 per capita
Home Value
$135,300
52% below
Zillow: $207,427
Median Rent
$935/mo
20% below
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
81% below
1,306/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
41% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Scotland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Scotland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
103%
Home Value
48%
Rent
80%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scotland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Scotland residents earn a median household income of $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,977. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 247 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scotland is $135,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,427. Median rent is $935/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Scotland reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,306/100K.

Education

19.9% of adults in Scotland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scotland has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population607
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$30,977
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$429M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,300
Rent$935
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$207,427
Housing Units198
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

F
Violent73/100K
Property1,306/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,958/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,001 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Scotland was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.