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Snyder, TX


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Snyder, Texas

Introduction to Snyder, Texas

Snyder, Texas is 71 miles W of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 209 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. It is in Scurry county. The population of the city is 10,783.

Snyder History

The city has its roots in the trading post that buffalo hunter and trader, William Henry (Pete) Snyder, built in the locality in 1878. Other traders and hunters soon followed him and settled in the region. Snyder drew a plan for a town in 1882 and invited immigrants to settle in the area. The initial dwellings were mostly buffalo hide houses that earned the area the name Hide Town.

Snyder and nearby Attractions

  • Scurry County Museum
  • Primitive Baptist Church
  • South Fork Deep Creek
  • North East Park
  • Snyder Cemetery
  • Scurry County Library

Things To Do In Snyder

The Scurry County Museum has many objects of historical importance on display. It is a popular spot among tourists. The undisturbed serenity of Primitive Baptist Church and Snyder Cemetery attracts visitors from all around. North East Park has provisions for various recreational activities. Scurry County Library has a huge archive of educational and recreational books and periodicals.

Snyder Transportation

Dyess AFB Airport, located nearby, provides air transportation facilities.

Snyder Higher Education

Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene Christian University, and Texas Tech University provide higher education to the residents of Snyder.

High Points

Snyder strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Snyder Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Snyder Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 13%Snyder Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Snyder Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Snyder, TX

Comparing Snyder to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women36
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income35
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes86
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime44

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