Skellytown, Texas
Town · Population 389 · #1043 in Texas
About Skellytown
Skellytown, TX is a tiny community located in northwestern Texas, home to 389 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Skellytown is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.53 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 734 residents per square mile.
📰 Skellytown News Today
- Crews mopping up grass fire near 4th and Lindberg in Skellytown NewsChannel 10 · Jul 2
- Susan Kay Hennessey Obituary Nov 24, 2025 - Carmichael Carmichael - Whatley Funeral Directors · Nov 24
- Air Quality Forecast for Skellytown, Texas 79080 - The Weather Channel | weather.com The Weather Channel · May 13
- Multiple agencies contain fire in Skellytown NewsChannel 10 · Jan 22
- Skellytown, Texas Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Skellytown Unique
- The only place in America named Skellytown — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Skellytown
- City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Skellytown
- SPRING CREEK SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)389
Rank in state#1043 of 1,224
Land area0.53 sq mi
Density734/sq mi
Coordinates35.5710, -101.1730