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Snyder.
About
Life in Snyder
Snyder is a community of 11,310 people in Texas. The median household income is $57,902, median rent runs about $1,033 per month, and median home values are around $104,000. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Snyder at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Foreign-Born
6.9%
Broadband Internet
82.8%
of households
Population Growth
-2.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Snyder: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Snyder, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (55.0%), and 25.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.5%
of residents
65 and Older
15.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.0%
of households
Married Couples
43.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.50
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Snyder
In Snyder, rent runs 26% below the TX average, and home values are 63% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
25.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
7.9%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,272
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $142,030 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Snyder
Unemployment in Scurry County, which includes Snyder, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Snyder: Scurry County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Scurry County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Snyder Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.1 min avg
How Snyder residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Snyder, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 88% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 75 mi
Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)
Regional airport · few flights106k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 26% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Snyder runs 26% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
414.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
892.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Snyder Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
30.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Scurry County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Scurry County, which includes Snyder, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2024 | 12 | Hail | $63,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $163,000 |
| 2022 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $841,600 |
| 2021 | 15 | Hail | $514,500 |
| 2020 | 9 | Hail | $33,800 |
| 2019 | 11 | Hail | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Hail | $672,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
115 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Scurry County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2023)
Data not yet available
Climate94°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Snyder has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
21.8"
Annual Snowfall
1.8"
Hot Days/Year
101
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
72
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
59
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 29°F | 0.77" |
| Feb | 62°F | 32°F | 1.05" |
| Mar | 70°F | 40°F | 1.56" |
| Apr | 78°F | 48°F | 1.40" |
| May | 86°F | 59°F | 2.68" |
| Jun | 92°F | 67°F | 3.14" |
| Jul | 96°F | 70°F | 1.91" |
| Aug | 94°F | 70°F | 2.09" |
| Sep | 87°F | 62°F | 2.75" |
| Oct | 78°F | 51°F | 2.17" |
| Nov | 66°F | 38°F | 1.19" |
| Dec | 58°F | 30°F | 1.06" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Snyder
Snyder has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
17.9%
of residents
Cogdell Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Snyder
Snyder's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
11.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Snyder
Public · 2-year · 599 students · in-state tuition $3,300 · 15% graduate · median earnings $48,061 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Snyder
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Snyder
Scurry County Library
1916 23rd St, Snyder
Cities Near Snyder
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Snyder FAQ
Is Snyder, Texas affordable?⌄
Snyder's median rent is $1,033/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,902/year. Median home value is $104,000.
Is Snyder, Texas safe?⌄
Snyder's violent crime rate was 415 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 893 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Snyder, Texas?⌄
Scurry County, which includes Snyder, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Snyder, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Snyder is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,033/month and median household income is $57,902/year. The median home value is $104,000. About 26% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Snyder, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Snyder is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from