Skellytown, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Carson County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
424
Population
800/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$30,347 per capita
$39,200
Home Value
$66,210 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
42.5% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$39,200 home value, $839/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Skellytown enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,280 ft (1,000 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 800/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5710°N, 101.1730°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in |
Skellytown has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.5").