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Cost of living in Scurry County, TX

Estimated monthly cost
$2,746/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 16,633 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $871 32%
Federal tax $487 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $334 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $199 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Scurry County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$756
per month
1 bedroom
$871
per month
2 bedroom
$964
per month
3 bedroom
$1,351
per month
4 bedroom
$1,619
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Scurry County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$62,689
per year
Individual earnings
$39,830
per year
Per capita
$30,274
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Scurry County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$110,800
Annual property tax
$1,761

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Scurry County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$167
per month · 14.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$32
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Scurry County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
19.0%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Scurry County

State and local tax rates for Texas.

No state income tax
Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Scurry County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.7 min
Drive alone
81.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Scurry County

What it costs to live in Scurry County each month.

Single person
$2,746
per month
  • Rent $871
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $487
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,801
per month
  • Rent $964
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $696
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,330
per month
  • Rent $1,351
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $696
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Scurry County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Scurry County?

In Scurry County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $871 per month, a two-bedroom averages $964 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,351 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Scurry County?

In Scurry County, TX, the average household income is $62,689 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,830 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Scurry County?

The estimated cost of living in Scurry County, TX is approximately $2,746 per month for a single person, $3,801 for a couple, $6,330 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Scurry County?

The combined sales tax rate in Scurry County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.

Is Scurry County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Scurry County, TX would need approximately $2,746 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,689 per year ($5,224 per month). Scurry County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Scurry County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Scurry County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 19.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Scurry County?

The average home value in Scurry County, TX is $110,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,761, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Scurry County compare to other areas?

You can compare Scurry County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Scurry County is in the Snyder, TX metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources