Skellytown
Town in Carson County, Texas
Skellytown is a town in Carson County, Texas, with 394 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,235 ft (986 m) above sea level. The nearest town is White Deer, 9.5 miles S.
- 394residents (2020 Census)
- 3,235 ftelevation · 986 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 742 / sq mipopulation density
- 79066ZIP code
About Skellytown
Skellytown is a town in Carson County, Texas, United States. Its population was 394 at the 2020 census, down from 473 at the 2010 census. Located in the Texas Panhandle, it is part of the Amarillo metropolitan area. In 1926, Skelly Oil Company purchased a 320-acre (130 ha) lease from Henry Schafer, a local rancher on whose land the Roxana oil pool was located. Schafer platted a new townsite, which he named "Skelly" in honor of the company's founder and president, William Grove Skelly of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Living in Skellytown
- Median household income
- $55,625
- Median home value
- $38,700
- Median rent
- $850/mo
- Median age
- 47.3
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Skellytown had 394 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 394 |
|---|---|
| Density | 742 per sq mi (287 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Skellytown at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Carson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 394 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.53 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,235 ft (986 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5710° N, 101.1730° W |
| ZIP code | 79066 |
| Official website | skellytowntexas.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4868120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Skellytown
- White Deer9.5 mi S
- Pampa11.8 mi E
- Borger14.3 mi NW
- Panhandle19.4 mi SW
- Sanford22.1 mi NW
- Lefors22.7 mi SE
- Stinnett23.1 mi NW
- Fritch24.3 mi W
- Lake Meredith Estates25.0 mi W
- Groom25.4 mi S
- Miami31.0 mi E
- Claude33.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Skellytown
What county is Skellytown in?
Skellytown is in Carson County, Texas.
What is the population of Skellytown, TX?
394 people lived in Skellytown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Skellytown, TX?
The ZIP code of Skellytown is 79066.
What is the elevation of Skellytown?
3,235 feet (986 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Skellytown?
White Deer (9.5 mi), Pampa (11.8 mi), Borger (14.3 mi), Panhandle (19.4 mi), Sanford (22.1 mi).
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