At a Glance
Median Income
$46,075
$25,971 per capita
Home Value
$169,400
Zillow: $222,713
Violent Crime
96/100K
1,628/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
73.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
17.8% smoking rate
How Snead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Snead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Snead a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Snead residents earn a median household income of $46,075 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,971. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,582 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Snead is $169,400 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,713. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Snead reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,628/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Snead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
73.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Snead has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,490
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density263/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,075
Per Capita$25,971
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$5,278M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,400
Rent
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$222,713
Housing Units574
Rent Burden21.2%
Crime
F
Violent96/100K
Property1,628/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation794 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+73.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute40 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Snead was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.