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Skidmore, TX
Census-designated place in Bee County, Texas.
Population
1,183
Land area
10.5sq mi
People per sq mi
112
ZIP codes
0
Skidmore and its ZIP codes
Skidmore at a glance
- The median household income is $36,744, 53% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,500 (71% below Texas) and median rent is $1,112 a month.
Local data for Skidmore, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Skidmore, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,744
Poverty rate
1.1%
Median home value
$82,500
Median rent
$1,112/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.4%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,007), German Americans (106), Irish Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bee County. PPP loans are for Skidmore.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,442
8,476 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,902
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $5,265 per person
How people get to work
Skidmore, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled18.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Skidmore, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
365
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
235
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 44°F
31.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Skidmore, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
23.0%
U.S. 11.1% +11.9 pts
Cities near Skidmore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TynanCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Blue Berry HillCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| BeevilleCity | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| St. PaulCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden AcresCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| MathisCity | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| LakesideTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Paisano ParkCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Edgewater EstatesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake CityTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Morgan FarmCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| NormannaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| SintonCity | 20 mi | 5.1 |
| SandiaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| Del SolCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Rancho ChicoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Skidmore, TX in?
- Skidmore is in Bee County, Texas.
- What is the population of Skidmore, TX?
- About 1,183 people live in Skidmore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Skidmore?
- Nearby places include Tynan (7.1 mi), Blue Berry Hill (10 mi), Beeville (11 mi), St. Paul (14 mi), Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023