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Scurry, TX
Town in Kaufman County, Texas.
Population
702
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
351
ZIP codes
0
Scurry and its ZIP codes
Scurry at a glance
- Scurry is about 3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,732 a year, 8% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,700 and median rent is $1,232 a month.
Local data for Scurry, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scurry, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,732
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$282,700
Median rent
$1,232/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
30.1
Average commute
40.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (96), German Americans (65), Irish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kaufman County. PPP loans are for Scurry.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,591
45,719 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,448
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$863M
FY 2026, $5,938 per person
How people get to work
Scurry, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 40.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scurry, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
591
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
227
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 33°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scurry, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Scurry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grays PrairieVillage | 3.3 mi | 1.2 |
| CottonwoodCity | 3.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Oak GroveTown | 4.4 mi | 2 |
| RosserVillage | 4.7 mi | 1.9 |
| KaufmanCity | 6.3 mi | 9.7 |
| CombineCity | 8.8 mi | 7.3 |
| CrandallCity | 9.3 mi | 7 |
| Post Oak BendCity | 9.4 mi | 2.1 |
| KempCity | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.8 |
| HeartlandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| TaltyTown | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| SeagovilleCity | 13 mi | 18.8 |
| Seven PointsCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| TerrellCity | 16 mi | 33.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scurry, TX in?
- Scurry is in Kaufman County, Texas.
- What is the population of Scurry, TX?
- About 702 people live in Scurry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scurry?
- Nearby places include Grays Prairie (3.3 mi), Cottonwood (3.7 mi), Oak Grove (4.4 mi), Rosser (4.7 mi), Kaufman (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023