Skellytown, Texas
Quick Statistics
Skellytown is a community in Carson County, Texas, home to about 457 people spread across 0.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $26,827 a year, and a typical home is worth about $38,700. About 20.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 86.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Skellytown ranks number 1,301 of 1,795 in population, number 1,029 in median household income, number 1,525 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Skellytown typically top out near 93°F in July, while January nights average about 24°F. The area sees roughly 14 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | White Deer, TX | 9.5 mi. | 1,191 |
| 2. | Pampa, TX | 11.8 mi. | 16,659 |
| 3. | Borger, TX | 14.3 mi. | 12,226 |
| 4. | Panhandle, TX | 19.4 mi. | 2,505 |
| 5. | Sanford, TX | 22.1 mi. | 130 |
| 6. | Lefors, TX | 22.7 mi. | 557 |
| 7. | Stinnett, TX | 23.1 mi. | 1,170 |
| 8. | Fritch, TX | 24.3 mi. | 2,293 |
What is the population of Skellytown, Texas?
Skellytown has a population of about 457 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Skellytown, Texas in?
Skellytown is located in Carson County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Skellytown, Texas?
The median home value in Skellytown is about $38,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Skellytown, Texas?
The median personal income in Skellytown is about $26,827 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Skellytown, Texas?
Since 1950, 95 tornadoes have been recorded in Carson County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Skellytown, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 93 degrees and January lows about 24 degrees, with around 14 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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