What are the schools like in Scurry, TX?

Scurry is served primarily by SCURRY-ROSSER ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

What is the median household income in Scurry?

The median household income in Scurry, TX is $90,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Scurry, TX?

Scurry has an average high temperature of 56.0°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Scurry, TX affordable or expensive?

Scurry's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Scurry is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $245,000 and the median rent is $1,063 per month.

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

Scurry has a violent crime rate of 236.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1119.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Scurry, TX a Good Place to Live?

Scurry is a small town of 616 in Texas, with a median household income of $90,750 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Scurry stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Scurry is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Scurry 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: 103.3

Scurry's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Scurry costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Scurry, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$245,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,063	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Scurry's violent crime rate is 236.5 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

236.5 /100k

Property Crime

1119.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Scurry is served primarily by SCURRY-ROSSER ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Scurry, TX	National Avg
School District	SCURRY-ROSSER ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Scurry sees average highs of 56.0°F in January and 94.2°F in July, with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Scurry, TX
Average High — January	56.0°F
Average High — July	94.2°F
Annual Precipitation	42.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Scurry, TX	National Avg
Population	616	—
Median Age	29.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.0%	22.2%
65 and over	9.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Grays Prairie, TX 3 mi Oak Grove, TX 4 mi Cottonwood, TX 4 mi Rosser, TX 5 mi Kaufman, TX 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Scurry

Scurry, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75158

Scurry vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scurry, TX affordable or expensive?

Scurry's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Scurry roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $245,000 and median rent is $1,063/month.

What is the crime rate in Scurry, TX?

Scurry's violent crime rate is 236.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1119.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Scurry?

Public schools in Scurry are operated by SCURRY-ROSSER ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Scurry, TX a good place to live?

Scurry, TX has a population of 616, a median household income of $90,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 Scurry?

Scurry averages 56.0°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Scurry?

Scurry, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75158.

What is the population of Scurry?

The population of Scurry, Texas is 616 with a median age of 29.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Scurry?

Key numbers for living in Scurry: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $245,000, median household income $90,750, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scurry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.