What are the schools like in Scottsville, TX?

School district data for Scottsville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Scottsville?

The median household income in Scottsville, TX is $47,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Scottsville, TX?

Scottsville has an average high temperature of 57.1°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

Scottsville, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Scottsville, TX affordable or expensive?

Scottsville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Scottsville is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $139,800 and the median rent is $1,625 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Scottsville, TX?

Scottsville has a violent crime rate of 229.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1257.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Scottsville, TX a Good Place to Live?

Scottsville is a small town of 279 in Texas, with a median household income of $47,500 . Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Scottsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Scottsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Scottsville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.4

Scottsville's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Scottsville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Scottsville, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$139,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,625	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Scottsville's violent crime rate is 229.9 per 100,000 residents — 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

229.9 /100k

Property Crime

1257.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Scottsville, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Scottsville sees average highs of 57.1°F in January and 93.9°F in July, with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Scottsville, TX
Average High — January	57.1°F
Average High — July	93.9°F
Annual Precipitation	51.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Scottsville, TX	National Avg
Population	279	—
Median Age	50.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	30.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	23.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Marshall, TX 7 mi Waskom, TX 11 mi Nesbitt, TX 13 mi Uncertain, TX 13 mi Jefferson, TX 17 mi

Scottsville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scottsville, TX affordable or expensive?

Scottsville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Scottsville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $139,800 and median rent is $1,625/month.

What is the crime rate in Scottsville, TX?

Scottsville's violent crime rate is 229.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1257.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Scottsville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Scottsville, TX a good place to live?

Scottsville, TX has a population of 279, a median household income of $47,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Scottsville?

Scottsville averages 57.1°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.3 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Scottsville?

The population of Scottsville, Texas is 279 with a median age of 50.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Scottsville?

Key numbers for living in Scottsville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $139,800, median household income $47,500, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scottsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.