At a Glance
Median Income
$36,503
$22,552 per capita
Home Value
$47,700
Zillow: $195,077
Median Rent
$953/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
13.3% smoking rate
How Skidmore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Skidmore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Skidmore 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
Skidmore residents earn a median household income of $36,503 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,552. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Skidmore is $47,700 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,077. Median rent is $953/month, with 32.3% 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 1982.
Education
8.4% of adults in Skidmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Skidmore has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,124
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$36,503
Per Capita$22,552
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
A+
Home Value$47,700
Rent$953
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$195,077
Housing Units644
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,511/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
Elevation132 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Skidmore was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Corpus Christi International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.