The Town FilesSnyder, Texas
City in Scurry County · population 11,438 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,000
- Household income
- $57,902
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 32.4
Snyder is a city of 11,438 people in Scurry County, Texas. The median home is worth $104,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 71% of Texas towns.
How Snyder ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Snyder is worth $104,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $57,902, which is more affordable than 86% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,033 a month. 71.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Snyder | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,033 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $57,902 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 71.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Snyder
| People | Snyder | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 18.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Snyder
July highs average 95.6°F and January lows 28.9°F. About 21.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.8 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 102 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Snyder since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 1, 2022 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 1, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 113 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 16, 2021.
Severe weather in Scurry County since 1996
Scurry County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| February 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4255: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Scurry County
Scurry County had 6,391 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $74,986 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Snyder itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Snyder
4 public schools with 2,396 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNYDER PRI | PK-3 | 812 | 14.8 |
| SNYDER H S | 9-12 | 693 | 12.4 |
| SNYDER J H | 6-8 | 560 | 16.5 |
| SNYDER INT | 4-5 | 331 | 12.3 |
Towns near Snyder
- Colorado City, TX21.9 mi · 3,991 people · home $69,500
Snyder questions
Is Snyder, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Snyder scores better for retirees than 29% of Texas towns and quieter than 41%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.4).
How much does a house cost in Snyder?
The median owner-occupied home in Snyder is valued at $104,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,902, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $1,033 a month.
What is the weather like in Snyder?
July highs average 95.6°F and January lows 28.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.8 inches of precipitation a year and 1.8 inches of snow.
Does Snyder get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Snyder since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 1, 2022. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)