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Snyder, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Scurry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
11,310 Population 1,265/sq mi density
$54,067 Median Income $30,785 per capita
$102,500 Home Value $135,251 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
1,434 Violent Crime/100K 2,025 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,067 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,500 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,434 violent crimes/100K (277% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Snyder enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,322 ft (708 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density1,265/sq mi
Coordinates32.7136°N, 100.9119°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyScurry County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
75 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.0 / 100
Community Resilience14.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

430 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 24 km
Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 113 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 24 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 102 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 24 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 21 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 96 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 23 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 20 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 22 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 72 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 21 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 25 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 34 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 24 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 117 km
Aug 15, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.8 136 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 23 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 108 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

479 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 133 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 2, 2024 EF3 99 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 86 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 19, 1986 EF3 54 km 1
May 24, 1968 EF3 16 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 31 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 22 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF3 86 km 1
May 24, 1957 EF3 96 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 100 km 0
May 3, 2024 EF2 79 km 0
Feb 2, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF2 16 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF2 78 km 0
Mar 19, 2020 EF2 79 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 95 km 0
May 26, 2014 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 16, 2009 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 12, 2005 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 5, 2005 EF2 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH (157,855 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH 157,855 35 km
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 95 km
2011 WHITE HAT 71,857 74 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 84 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 94 km
2011 DOS AMIGOS 18,960 81 km
2008 SILVER 18,094 80 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 89 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 33 km
2011 MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX 11,350 50 km
2008 BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX 11,276 62 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 25 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 93 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 62 km
2011 CLAY 6,770 74 km
2011 SHEPERDS COMPLEX 6,496 19 km
2008 MESQUITE GROVE 5,850 52 km
2008 SNYDER COMPLEX 5,796 5 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,345 15 km
2011 FULLER 5,187 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
June 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
December 44°F (6°C) 0.8 in

Snyder has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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