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Skellytown, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Carson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
424
Population
800/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$30,347 per capita
$39,200
Home Value
$68,140 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
42.5% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
567
Violent Crime/100K
4,428 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$39,200 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
567 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
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 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Skellytown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").