Skidmore is a small town of 1,168 in Texas, with a median household income of $41,094
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Skidmore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Skidmore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Skidmore 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: 87.6
Skidmore's overall cost of living index is 87.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Skidmore costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Skidmore, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$47,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$962
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,094
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Skidmore's violent crime rate is 245.7 per 100,000 residents
— 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
245.7 /100k
Property Crime
1523.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Skidmore is served primarily by SKIDMORE-TYNAN ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Skidmore, TX
National Avg
School District
SKIDMORE-TYNAN ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Skidmore sees average highs of 65.5°F in January
and 93.8°F in July,
with 31.5 inches of annual precipitation
.
Skidmore's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Skidmore roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $47,500 and median rent is $962/month.
Skidmore's violent crime rate is 245.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1523.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Skidmore are operated by SKIDMORE-TYNAN ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 8.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Skidmore, TX has a population of 1,168, a median household income of $41,094, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
Skidmore averages 65.5°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.5 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Skidmore, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78389.
The population of Skidmore, Texas is 1,168 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Skidmore: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $47,500, median household income $41,094, crime index 68 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Skidmore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
