At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$30,347 per capita
Home Value
$39,200
Zillow: $66,210
Median Rent
$839/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.5% smoking rate
How Skellytown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Skellytown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Skellytown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Skellytown residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,347. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 190 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Skellytown is $39,200 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $66,210. Median rent is $839/month, with 42.5% 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 1954.
Education
6.9% of adults in Skellytown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Skellytown has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population424
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$30,347
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,903
Housing
A+
Home Value$39,200
Rent$839
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$66,210
Housing Units267
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,962/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain18.6 in/yr
Elevation3,280 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Skellytown was founded in 1926.
The median home in Skellytown was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.