Scurry County

Scurry County is located in West Texas on the Southern Plains, in the Rolling Plains region southeast of Lubbock and northeast of Midland. Established in 1876 and organized in 1884, the county developed around ranching and later expanded with oil production, reflecting broader economic patterns across the Permian Basin and adjacent plains. Scurry County is small in population, with roughly 16,000 residents, and is characterized by a predominantly rural settlement pattern anchored by its principal towns. The county seat is Snyder, which serves as the primary center for government, services, and commerce. The local economy has traditionally relied on agriculture—especially cattle ranching and crop production—alongside energy extraction, including oil and natural gas. The landscape consists largely of open grasslands and gently rolling terrain, shaped by semi-arid conditions typical of the West Texas plains, with a culture closely tied to ranching and regional energy industries.

Scurry County is located in West Texas on the Southern High Plains, with Snyder as the county seat. The county is part of the broader Permian Basin–adjacent region and is administered locally through county government offices in Snyder.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Scurry County, Texas, Scurry County had a population of 16,932 (2020 Census).

Age & Gender

Age and sex detail for Scurry County is published by the U.S. Census Bureau through QuickFacts and detailed tables (ACS).

• Age distribution (selected categories): Reported in the Age and Sex section of Census QuickFacts (Scurry County).
• Gender ratio (sex composition): Reported in the Age and Sex section of Census QuickFacts (Scurry County).

Note: A single “gender ratio” value is not always presented as a standalone metric on QuickFacts; the underlying male/female population shares are provided there.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Race and Hispanic/Latino origin are reported by the U.S. Census Bureau:

• Race categories and shares: Available in the Race and Hispanic Origin section of Census QuickFacts (Scurry County).
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): Listed explicitly in the same QuickFacts section (Hispanic origin is an ethnicity and is reported separately from race).

Household & Housing Data

Household composition and housing stock indicators for Scurry County are reported by the U.S. Census Bureau:

• Households and persons per household: Provided in the Families & Living Arrangements section of Census QuickFacts (Scurry County).
• Housing units, homeownership, and housing characteristics: Provided in the Housing section of Census QuickFacts (Scurry County).

Local Government Reference

For local government administration and county-level planning resources, visit the Scurry County official website.

Scurry County in West Texas has a small population spread across a large, predominantly rural area, and this low density can limit broadband buildout and make residents more dependent on mobile connectivity for routine digital communication such as email. Direct county-level email usage statistics are not typically published, so broadband, device access, and demographics serve as proxies.

Digital access indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) include household broadband subscription and computer ownership rates, which track the practical ability to use webmail and app-based email reliably. Age structure is also relevant because older populations generally show lower adoption of some online services; Scurry County’s age distribution from the same ACS tables provides context for likely email uptake without measuring it directly. Gender distribution is available in ACS profiles and is generally less predictive of email access than age and connectivity constraints.

Connectivity limitations are shaped by distance from major metros, last‑mile costs, and service availability; federal coverage and program data from the FCC National Broadband Map and planning resources from the Texas Broadband Development Office document broadband availability gaps that can affect consistent email access.

Scurry County is in West Texas (Permian Basin/Upper Colorado River region) with its county seat in Snyder. The county is predominantly rural, with low population density and long distances between communities. Terrain is largely open plains with low relief, which generally supports wide-area radio propagation, but sparse settlement patterns and limited backhaul infrastructure can reduce the economic incentive for dense cell-site deployment and high-capacity upgrades.

County context relevant to mobile connectivity

• Rural settlement pattern: Most residents are concentrated in and around Snyder, with large expanses of agricultural and energy-related land uses outside the city limits.
• Population and density (official sources): County population counts and density are available through the U.S. Census Bureau’s county profiles on Census.gov (ACS/Decennial Census). These measures are commonly used to interpret coverage economics (fewer potential subscribers per square mile) rather than radio feasibility.

Mobile penetration and access indicators (adoption)

County-specific “mobile subscription/penetration” rates are not consistently published as a single metric at the county level in public federal datasets. Adoption is typically observed through household survey measures (internet subscriptions, device availability, and cellular data plans), while “penetration” is often tracked by carriers and industry datasets that are not uniformly public.

Publicly available adoption indicators relevant to Scurry County:

• Household internet subscription and “cellular data plan” measures: The American Community Survey (ACS) includes indicators such as whether a household has an internet subscription and the type (including cellular data plans). These can be accessed through data.census.gov (search by Scurry County, TX; tables related to computer/internet use and subscription).
• Device presence (computer types) and internet access: ACS also reports household computer ownership and internet access categories, which are useful proxies for smartphone-centric access where fixed broadband is limited. Source access is via the ACS program pages and data.census.gov.

Limitations at county scale:

• ACS measures are household-based and do not directly count individual smartphones, mobile lines, or carrier subscribers.
• Sampling error can be material in smaller counties; ACS margins of error should be used when interpreting adoption estimates.

Network availability (coverage) versus household adoption (use)

Network availability and adoption describe different things and should not be conflated:

• Network availability: Whether mobile providers report 4G LTE or 5G coverage in an area.
• Household adoption: Whether households actually subscribe to internet service (including cellular data plans), and how residents access the internet.

Primary public sources for network availability:

• FCC broadband maps (provider-reported coverage): The FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC) provides location-based reporting for mobile broadband coverage and can be explored via the FCC National Broadband Map. This is the main public tool for checking reported LTE/5G availability in Scurry County at a granular level.
• Texas broadband planning resources: State planning and grant program context is available through the Texas Broadband Development Office (Texas Comptroller), which provides statewide broadband information and mapping references.

Mobile internet usage patterns and connectivity (4G/5G availability)

4G LTE:

• In rural West Texas counties, 4G LTE is typically the baseline mobile broadband layer, especially along major roads and within population centers. Provider-reported 4G LTE coverage areas for Scurry County can be examined directly using the FCC National Broadband Map (select “Mobile Broadband” and filter by technology/provider).

5G:

• 5G availability varies by provider and by spectrum layer (low-band wide-area coverage versus mid-band capacity layers). Reported 5G coverage footprints in Scurry County are also shown in the FCC map’s mobile layers. The FCC map is the most consistent public reference for distinguishing where carriers report 5G versus LTE within the county.
• County-level public reporting on actual 5G utilization (share of users on 5G, traffic mix, or handset capability) is generally not published by carriers or agencies in a standardized way, so usage patterns beyond coverage must rely on household survey proxies (ACS internet subscription types) rather than technology-specific usage shares.

Performance and congestion:

• Public datasets describing experienced speeds at county scale are not standardized across agencies. The FCC map focuses on reported availability rather than measured user throughput. Third-party speed-test aggregations exist but are not official and can be biased by who tests and where; such results are not treated as definitive for countywide characterization.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

County-level, device-specific (smartphone vs. feature phone) ownership is not directly measured in a single official public table. Public indicators typically infer device mix through household computer/device categories and subscription types rather than enumerating smartphones.

• Household device indicators (ACS): The ACS reports whether a household has a computer and the type of computer (e.g., desktop/laptop/tablet). While tablets are captured, smartphones are not counted as “computers” in the same way; smartphone reliance is more commonly inferred through the presence of a cellular data plan as the household’s internet subscription type. Relevant tables are available through data.census.gov.
• Mobile-only or smartphone-dependent access: Nationally, rural areas often show a mix of fixed and mobile access, with some households relying on cellular data plans where fixed options are limited. For Scurry County specifically, the appropriate approach is to use the ACS “cellular data plan” subscription estimates from data.census.gov and report them with margins of error.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Scurry County

• Rural geography and distance: Lower density increases the cost per subscriber for towers, fiber backhaul, and power, which can affect how quickly higher-capacity layers (notably mid-band 5G) are deployed outside Snyder and main corridors. This influences availability, and can also shape adoption when service quality or plan offerings differ by location.
• Economic structure and land use: Energy-sector activity (Permian Basin-related) can create localized demand for coverage along work sites and transport routes, while large tracts of sparsely populated land can remain less prioritized for capacity upgrades. Public sources typically document the county’s economic profile at the Census Bureau and regional planning levels rather than in mobile-specific datasets (see Census.gov).
• Age and income composition (adoption drivers): Household income, age distribution, and educational attainment are correlated with internet subscription and device ownership patterns. These demographic variables are available for Scurry County through the ACS on data.census.gov and can be used to contextualize differences in adoption without treating coverage as equivalent to usage.
• Housing dispersion and indoor coverage: Wide-area rural coverage can still translate into variable indoor service depending on building materials and distance to the serving site. Publicly accessible indoor coverage measurements are limited; the FCC map reflects reported availability rather than guaranteed indoor performance.

Summary: what can be stated confidently with public data

• Network availability: The definitive public reference for reported 4G LTE and 5G coverage in Scurry County is the FCC National Broadband Map. This addresses where service is claimed to be available and which providers report coverage.
• Adoption: The most authoritative public source for county-level household adoption indicators relevant to mobile connectivity is the ACS via data.census.gov, particularly internet subscription types (including cellular data plans) and household device categories.
• Device mix and technology usage (smartphone share, 5G usage share): County-specific figures are generally not available in standardized, official public datasets; discussion must rely on ACS household subscription proxies and clearly noted limitations.

Scurry County is a rural county in West Texas anchored by Snyder (the county seat) and shaped by energy activity and agriculture; its low population density and car-oriented geography typically align with heavier reliance on mobile connectivity for communication, local news, and community groups than with dense, in‑person urban networks.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

• Local (county-specific) social media penetration: No county-level, publicly released dataset provides a definitive, platform-by-platform penetration rate specifically for Scurry County. Most reputable sources report social media use at the U.S. or state level rather than at the county level.
• Best-available benchmark (U.S. adults): About 69% of U.S. adults report using at least one social media site, based on Pew Research Center’s social media fact sheet. This figure is commonly used as a baseline for rural counties where local estimates are not published in official statistical products.
• Rural context: Pew reports that social media use varies less by community type (urban/suburban/rural) than many other digital behaviors, with gaps more pronounced in broadband access and some online activities than in social networking participation (see methodology and breakouts within Pew’s social media fact sheet and related Pew internet/broadband reporting).

Age group trends (highest-using age groups)

National survey patterns are consistent and are the most reliable proxy for age-skew in Scurry County:

• Highest overall use: Adults ages 18–29 report the highest usage across most major platforms.
• Broad adoption through midlife: Ages 30–49 remain high users, typically second to 18–29.
• Lower usage at older ages: 50–64 and 65+ show lower overall adoption, with some platforms (notably Facebook) remaining comparatively strong among older adults.
• Source: Pew Research Center (platform use by age).

Gender breakdown

Using national benchmarks (county-specific splits are not released in standard public series):

• Women tend to report higher usage on visually oriented and social-connection platforms (e.g., Pinterest and, in many surveys, slightly higher Facebook use).
• Men tend to report higher usage on some discussion/news-adjacent platforms (e.g., Reddit historically skews male).
• Many major platforms show near-parity between men and women in overall adoption.
• Source: Pew Research Center (platform use by gender).

Most-used platforms (percentages where available)

National adult usage shares (commonly cited, regularly updated) serve as the most reputable reference points in the absence of county-level platform counts:

• YouTube: ~83% of U.S. adults
• Facebook: ~68%
• Instagram: ~47%
• Pinterest: ~35%
• TikTok: ~33%
• LinkedIn: ~30%
• X (formerly Twitter): ~22%
• Snapchat: ~27%
• WhatsApp: ~29%
• Reddit: ~22%
• Source: Pew Research Center platform usage estimates (percentages are U.S. adults; figures vary by survey wave and are periodically updated).

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

Patterns below reflect consistently observed U.S. trends and are generally applicable to rural West Texas contexts where local community information flows often concentrate in a smaller set of channels:

• High reach, passive consumption: YouTube typically functions as the broadest-reach platform, with substantial time spent on video viewing rather than posting; it is widely used across age groups relative to other platforms.
• Community and local information hubs: Facebook usage is strongly associated with local groups, event sharing, classifieds, and community updates; this tends to be especially salient in smaller-county settings where local pages and groups consolidate audiences.
• Younger-skew short-form video: TikTok and Snapchat skew younger and are more associated with short, frequent sessions and creator-driven discovery.
• Visual discovery and shopping-adjacent behavior: Instagram and Pinterest are more strongly associated with visual browsing and interests (home, fashion, food, hobbies), with Pinterest typically skewing more female in U.S. surveys.
• News and discussion: X and Reddit are more tied to real-time commentary and topic-based communities; both are used by a minority of adults compared with YouTube/Facebook but can be influential for news and niche interests.
• Sources: Pew Research Center social media use (platform audiences and demographics) and Pew Research Center journalism and news research (platforms and news-related behaviors).

Scurry County maintains family and associate-related public records primarily through the County Clerk and the District Clerk. The Scurry County Clerk records and indexes vital and family-related filings that are handled at the county level, including marriage license records and (when filed locally) certain vital record documentation. Scurry County birth and death certificates are Texas state vital records; certified copies are issued through the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Section, with local registration support commonly routed through the county clerk’s office for documentation and verification workflows. Adoption proceedings and many family law cases are handled through the courts and are generally filed with the Scurry County District Clerk.

Public database availability varies by record type. Official county access points include the Scurry County Clerk and Scurry County District Clerk pages, which provide office information and public record guidance. State-level birth and death certificate information and ordering is provided by Texas Vital Statistics (DSHS).

Access is typically available in person at the relevant clerk’s office for public indexes and copies, and by mail or online ordering for state vital records through DSHS. Privacy restrictions apply: adoption records and many records involving minors are commonly sealed; certified vital records are restricted to eligible requestors under Texas law, while non-certified informational verification may be limited by statute and office policy.

Types of records available

• Marriage license and marriage record (county-level)

  • Scurry County records marriages through marriage license applications and issued licenses, with the completed return typically recorded after the ceremony.
  • Certified copies of county marriage records are issued from the county clerk’s office.

• Divorce records (court-level)

  • Divorce proceedings produce a case file (pleadings, orders, and related filings) and a final decree of divorce entered by the court.
  • Texas also maintains a statewide divorce index (a verification record), which is distinct from the court’s decree and case file.

• Annulments

  • Annulments are handled as family-law court cases and result in a court judgment (often referred to as a decree or order of annulment) and a case file, similar in structure to divorce records.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

• Marriage licenses/records

  • Filed/recorded by: Scurry County Clerk (the county’s registrar for marriage licenses and many county-level vital records).
  • Access methods: In-person request at the county clerk’s office and written/mail requests are commonly used for certified copies. Some Texas counties also provide online search portals or third‑party hosted indexes for non-certified lookup, while certified copies remain issued by the clerk.

• Divorce decrees and divorce/annulment case files

  • Filed/maintained by: The district clerk for the court that handled the case (district courts are the primary trial courts for divorce and annulment matters in Texas).
  • Access methods: Public access to case records is typically through the district clerk’s records office and any county-supported online case search system. Certified copies of decrees and other filings are issued by the district clerk.

• State-level divorce verification

  • Maintained by: Texas Department of State Health Services, Vital Statistics (statewide divorce index/verification).
  • Access methods: Verification letters are obtained from the state vital statistics unit; this is not a substitute for a certified court decree.

Typical information included in these records

• Marriage license/record

  • Full names of both parties (including prior names as disclosed)
  • Date the license was issued and county of issuance
  • Ages or dates of birth as reported, and places of residence
  • Officiant identification and ceremony date/location on the returned license (when recorded)
  • Clerk certification details, filing/recording information, and instrument or volume/page references (as applicable)

• Divorce decree and case file

  • Names of the parties, cause number, and court/jurisdiction
  • Date the divorce was granted and the signed final decree
  • Findings and orders addressing division of property and debts
  • Orders regarding children (conservatorship/custody, visitation/possession, child support) when applicable
  • Name changes granted by the court (when requested and ordered)
  • Related filings in the case jacket (petition, waiver/answer, citations/returns, temporary orders, motions, and other orders)

• Annulment order and case file

  • Names of the parties, cause number, and court/jurisdiction
  • Date of judgment and the court’s basis for annulment (as stated in the judgment)
  • Orders related to property, children, and name change when included
  • Associated pleadings and supporting documents within the case file

Privacy or legal restrictions

• Marriage records

  • Marriage licenses and recorded marriage returns are generally public records at the county level.
  • Texas law provides confidential marriage procedures only in limited circumstances; standard county marriage licenses are not confidential in the same manner.
  • Identification requirements apply to issuance of a license, but not to public inspection of recorded marriage records beyond the clerk’s administrative access rules.

• Divorce and annulment court records

  • Court records are generally public, but access may be limited by:
    • Sealed case orders and specific confidentiality statutes
    • Redaction rules for sensitive information (for example, certain personal identifiers)
    • Protected information involving minors in particular contexts
    • Protective orders and related confidential filings
  • Certified copies are issued under the clerk’s certification procedures; some documents within a case file may be withheld from public release when sealed or made confidential by law.

• State divorce verifications

  • State-issued verification letters are administrative vital-statistics products and do not include the full contents of a court decree; they are provided under the state’s vital records access framework and are used to confirm that a divorce occurred during a reported period.

Scurry County is in West Texas on the Southern High Plains, with Snyder as the county seat and largest community. The county has a small, predominantly rural population supported by public-sector services, energy and construction activity, and regional trade tied to Snyder. Population and household metrics cited below use the most recent multi-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) where county-level figures are available.

Education Indicators

Public schools (count and names)

Public education in Scurry County is primarily provided by two districts serving the Snyder area and nearby rural communities:

• Snyder Independent School District (SISD) (Snyder)
• Hermleigh Independent School District (HISD) (Hermleigh)

School-level names can be verified via the Texas Education Agency (TEA) “District and Campus” directory (TEA district and campus information). Countywide “number of public schools” is not consistently published as a single official county metric; campus counts are reported by district in TEA directories and accountability reports.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratio (county proxy): The most consistently comparable county indicator is the ACS “students per teacher”–style measure reported for school enrollment contexts; however, Texas reports staffing and enrollment most reliably at the district level. SISD and HISD ratios are available in TEA district profiles and annual reports (TEA Snapshot reports).
• Graduation rates: Texas publishes cohort graduation rates and accountability outcomes by district and campus (Snyder ISD and Hermleigh ISD) in TEA accountability materials (TEA accountability reports). A single “county graduation rate” is not a standard TEA reporting unit; district results serve as the best local proxy.

Adult education levels (county)

From the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (most recent 5-year estimates available for small counties), Scurry County adult attainment is typically summarized as:

• High school diploma or higher (age 25+): reported in ACS “Educational Attainment” tables for Scurry County (U.S. Census Bureau data.census.gov).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): reported in the same ACS tables.

(Exact percentages vary by ACS release year; county-level attainment is best taken directly from the current ACS 5-year table for Scurry County due to margin-of-error sensitivity in small-population areas.)

Notable programs (STEM, vocational, AP)

• Career and Technical Education (CTE): Texas public districts commonly offer TEA-aligned CTE pathways (e.g., health science, welding, agriculture, business/IT, and trades). District-specific program offerings are documented in SISD/HISD course catalogs and CTE publications; TEA CTE standards provide the statewide framework (TEA Career and Technical Education).
• Advanced Placement (AP) / dual credit: AP and dual-credit availability is reported in district course guides and is often reflected in TEA College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) indicators within accountability reporting (Texas Academic Performance Reports).
• STEM: STEM offerings are generally embedded through science/math sequences, CTE STEM pathways, and elective coursework; campus-level specificity is best verified through district curriculum pages and TEA accountability distinctions where applicable.

School safety measures and counseling resources

• Safety and security requirements: Texas districts operate under statewide school safety statutes and TEA guidance, including requirements for emergency operations plans, safety drills, and coordination with law enforcement. The TEA school safety framework is summarized at (TEA School Safety).
• Counseling/mental health supports: District counseling services and student support staffing vary by campus; Texas’ Safe and Healthy Schools resources outline school mental health and counseling frameworks used statewide (TEA mental health resources).

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent)

• Official unemployment rate: The most current county unemployment rate is published monthly and annually by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Scurry County figures are accessible through the BLS LAUS database and county tables (BLS LAUS).
  (County unemployment can be volatile month-to-month in small labor markets; the most recent annual average is generally the most stable single figure.)

Major industries and employment sectors

ACS industry-of-employment distributions for Scurry County indicate a workforce commonly concentrated in:

• Educational services and health care/social assistance (public schools, regional medical services)
• Retail trade and accommodation/food services (local consumer services in Snyder)
• Construction (including energy-related and infrastructure work)
• Manufacturing and transportation/warehousing (varies by employer presence)
• Public administration (county/city services)

Industry shares are reported in ACS “Industry by occupation” and “Industry” tables for Scurry County on (data.census.gov). Energy-related activity is regionally important in West Texas; county-level employment concentration may not fully reflect contractor-based or multi-county operations.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

ACS occupation groups typically reported for Scurry County include:

• Management, business, science, and arts
• Service occupations
• Sales and office
• Natural resources, construction, and maintenance
• Production, transportation, and material moving

The most recent county breakdown is available in ACS occupation tables (ACS occupation data).

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Mean travel time to work: Reported by the ACS for Scurry County; rural West Texas counties commonly show commute times that are moderate (often around the low- to mid-20-minute range), reflecting local commuting within Snyder and periodic out-of-county trips for specialized jobs. The authoritative county mean is in ACS commuting tables (ACS commuting (travel time) tables).
• Primary commute mode: In rural counties, commuting is predominantly driving alone, with limited fixed-route transit; mode shares are provided in ACS “Means of transportation to work” tables.

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

• Work location flows: The ACS reports “worked in county of residence” versus “worked outside county of residence” for employed residents. In small regional hubs like Snyder, a substantial share typically works within the county, with additional out-commuting to nearby counties for energy, construction, and specialized services. The precise county shares are available in ACS “Place of work” tables (ACS place-of-work tables).

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership and renting

• Homeownership rate and rental share: The ACS provides the owner-occupied versus renter-occupied split for Scurry County in “Tenure” tables (ACS housing tenure tables). Rural Texas counties commonly have majority owner-occupancy, with rentals concentrated near town centers and along major corridors.

Median property values and recent trends

• Median value of owner-occupied housing units: Reported in ACS housing value tables for Scurry County (ACS home value tables).
• Trend context (proxy): County-level year-to-year volatility is common due to small sample sizes. Broader West Texas trends since 2020 have generally reflected rising values followed by slower growth as interest rates increased; the ACS median value is the most consistent countywide benchmark, while private market indices may not cover rural counties comprehensively.

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent: Reported by ACS for Scurry County (ACS median gross rent tables). Rental stock is typically limited outside Snyder, with more availability in town and fewer multi-family options in unincorporated areas.

Housing types

Based on ACS housing structure data:

• Single-family detached homes comprise the dominant share of housing units.
• Manufactured housing/mobile homes represent a meaningful rural component.
• Small multi-family properties and apartments are present primarily in Snyder; large apartment concentrations are less typical than in metro counties.

These distributions are in ACS “Units in structure” tables (ACS units-in-structure tables).

Neighborhood characteristics (schools and amenities)

• Snyder (centralized amenities): Proximity to schools, grocery retail, medical services, and civic facilities is greatest in Snyder, where most county services and commercial activity cluster.
• Outlying areas (rural lots and farm/ranch tracts): Housing outside Snyder trends toward larger lots, agricultural/ranch properties, and longer drives to schools and services; school access is typically via district transportation routes and state highways into town.

(Neighborhood-level metrics are not consistently published countywide; these characteristics reflect the county’s settlement pattern and the concentration of services in Snyder.)

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

• Tax rates: Texas property taxes are set by overlapping local taxing units (county, school districts, city where applicable, hospital/other special districts). The most direct public reference for consolidated rates is through the Scurry County Appraisal District and local taxing entity rate postings (Scurry County tax assessor-collector) and appraisal district resources (commonly listed as Scurry CAD).
• Typical homeowner cost (proxy): A practical estimate uses the county’s median home value (ACS) multiplied by the combined local tax rate; Texas effective rates often fall around the low-to-mid 1% to 2% range statewide, but Scurry County’s actual combined rates depend heavily on school district and city boundaries. The most accurate “typical” bill is derived from current year rate schedules and the property’s taxable value after exemptions (e.g., homestead), which are administered locally.

Data notes: County-level “school count,” student–teacher ratio, and graduation rate are most reliably available through TEA at the district/campus level rather than as a single county statistic. For education attainment, commuting, industry, housing tenure, values, and rents, the ACS 5-year tables on data.census.gov provide the standard countywide estimates for Scurry County. For unemployment, the BLS LAUS county series is the official benchmark (BLS LAUS).