Skellytown is a small town of 403 in Texas, with a median household income of $42,778
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Skellytown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Skellytown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Skellytown 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: 90.8
Skellytown's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Skellytown costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Skellytown, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$45,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$844
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,778
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Skellytown's violent crime rate is 303.7 per 100,000 residents
— 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
303.7 /100k
Property Crime
286.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Skellytown is served primarily by SPRING CREEK ISD.
Metric
Skellytown, TX
National Avg
School District
SPRING CREEK ISD
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Skellytown sees average highs of 50.2°F in January
and 92.8°F in July,
with 22.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.7 inches of snow per year.
Skellytown's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Skellytown roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $45,600 and median rent is $844/month.
Skellytown's violent crime rate is 303.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 286.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Skellytown are operated by SPRING CREEK ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
9.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Skellytown, TX has a population of 403, a median household income of $42,778, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
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.
Skellytown averages 50.2°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.8 inches
with about 15.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Skellytown, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79080.
The population of Skellytown, Texas is 403 with a median age of 48.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Skellytown: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $45,600, median household income $42,778, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Skellytown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
