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Skellytown, TX


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Skellytown, Texas

Skellytown, Texas, in Carson county, is 43 miles NE of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 206 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are an estimated 610 people in the town.

The People and Families of Skellytown

In Skellytown, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Skellytown are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Skellytown had a median family income of $37,667.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Skellytown. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Skellytown Housing

Approximately 90% of housing in Skellytown is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Skellytown, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Skellytown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Skellytown Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Skellytown Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Skellytown, TX

Comparing Skellytown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity61
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built41
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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