City safety & data profile

SnyderTX

Snyder, TX is a 12K-resident city in Scurry County with a median household income of $57,902.

Scurry County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Snyder, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Snyder has a population larger than 11% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $104,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 89%
By size
$57,902
Median income
$104,000
Median home
12.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Snyder

Snyder posts a median household income higher than 19% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Snyder area.

Top 81%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Snyder

Where Snyder income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$57,902 Bottom 19% higher than 19% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Snyder, TX beyond the headline numbers

Snyder sits inside Scurry County, Texas, at roughly 32.72°N, -100.92°W. Population 11,768, $57,902 median household income. Median home value $104,000, median rent $1,033. Poverty rate 12.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Snyder's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.3%, then obesity at 37.9%. 1 hospital in/around Snyder, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Snyder from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,768
Snyder
Median Income
$57,902
-15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$104,000
-54% vs avg
Median Age
32.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Scurry County) - Snyder's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
16K-3%
Median Income
$60,039+26%
Median Home Value
$113,800+31%
Poverty Rate
11.6%-26%
Unemployment
2.4%-41%

Economics

Economics indicators for Snyder, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,033/mo
Poverty Rate
12.4% -13% vs avg
Unemployment 1.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 11.1%
Work From Home 3.5%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 63%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.3%
Obesity
37.9%
High Blood Pressure
34.1%
Physical Inactivity
31%
Lack of Health Insurance
21.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.7%
Binge Drinking
17%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.5%
Diabetes
13.4%
Current Smoking
13.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.4%
Annual Checkup 73.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Snyder, TX? ▼
Snyder, TX has a population of 11,768 people, located in Scurry County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Snyder? ▼
The median household income in Snyder, TX is $57,902 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.4%.
What is the median home value in Snyder? ▼
The median home value in Snyder, TX is $104,000. Median rent is $1,033/month.
What are the top health concerns in Snyder? ▼
The top health indicators in Snyder include Short Sleep Duration (38.3%), Obesity (37.9%), High Blood Pressure (34.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Snyder? ▼
Snyder has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Snyder? ▼
The median age in Snyder, TX is 32.4 years. 11.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Snyder, TX is located in Scurry County, Texas. With a population of 12K and a $57,902 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Snyder area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Snyder's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Scurry County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.