Why visit Snyder
Townapedia lists 35 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Cinema 1 & 2, First Presbyterian Church, Witness Tree and Sammy Baugh Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Snyder
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Snyder
Snyder is a city in and the county seat of Scurry County, Texas, United States. Its population was 11,438 at the 2020 census. The city is located in the lower part of the Southwestern Tablelands ecological region.
From the Wikipedia article Snyder, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks35
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Parks, trails and playgrounds8
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Restaurants and cafes23
Taqueria Y Gorditas San Pancho
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
208 Coliseum Drive
Su 08:00-15:00; Tu-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-17:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.0 mi
4100 College Avenue, Snyder
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr 06:00-24:00; Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
11 more on the map.
History
Snyder is named for merchant and buffalo hunter William Henry (Pete) Snyder, who built a trading post on Deep Creek in 1878. It soon drew fellow hunters, and a small settlement grew up around the post. The nature of those early dwellings, mostly constructed of buffalo hide and tree branches, led to the community's first, if unofficial, name of "Hide Town". Another early name, "Robber's Roost", is said to owe its beginnings to the sometimes nefarious nature of a few residents and a lack of law enforcement. A statue of an albino buffalo on the grounds of the Scurry County Courthouse in Snyder pays homage to the town's beginnings as a buffalo-trading post.
Snyder antedates Scurry County by two years, with a town plan being drawn up in 1882, while the county was not organized until 1884. A population of 600 was reported in 1892, with a school, two churches, a grist mill, steam gin, two banks, and two weekly newspapers being part of the community. Significant change happened in 1907, when Snyder was granted a city charter, and construction began on the Roscoe, Snyder and Pacific Railway. The 1910 census indicated Snyder had grown to a population of 2,514. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway tracks reached Snyder in 1911, spurring further growth. Ranching and farming were the primary economic backbone of Snyder through the first half of the 20th century.
From the History section of Snyder, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Churches and places of worship22
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.1 mi
1313 Avenue K, Snyder
Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.1 mi
3005 Avenue A, Snyder
37th Street Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.1 mi
2500 37th Street, Snyder
Colonial Hill Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
3506 El Paso Avenue, Snyder
First Christian Church of Snyder
Church · Disciples Of Christ · 1.1 mi
2701 37th Street, Snyder
Lighthouse Assembly of God
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.8 mi
5311 College Avenue, Snyder
Snyder First Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 2.2 mi
2462 Colorado City Highway, Snyder
Spanish Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.6 mi
501 College Avenue, Snyder
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare3
Map of Snyder
136 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 29°F | 0.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 32°F | 1.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 40°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 48°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 58°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 67°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 70°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 70°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 62°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 51°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 38°F | 1.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 30°F | 1.1 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Snyder Hcn (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Scurry County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-02-09: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-01: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Winston Field (SNK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Hermleigh 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Colorado City 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Loraine 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Lake Colorado City 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Rotan 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Roscoe 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- Roby 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Sweetwater 34 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- Coahoma 37 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Big Spring 47 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Alonzo Orrin Scarborough, Snyder, Texas Historica Marker (26851109162), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- William Henry "Pete" Snyder, Snyder, Texas Historical Marker (26945625075), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Horny Toad Pub & Grub, Snyder, Texas (26317295513), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- The Ritz, Snyder, Texas (26234202504), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- The Mackenzie Trail, Snyder, Texas Historical Marker (26234203864), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Historic 1912 Jail, Snyder, Texas (26234204364), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- County's First Law Men, Snyder, Texas Historical Marker (26299800744), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Canyon Reef Oil Field, Snyder, Texas Historical Marker (26811512572), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- J. Wright Mooar, Snyder, Texas Historical Marker (26299799774), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas., CC BY 2.0
- Scurry County Courthouse, Snyder, TX IMG 4574, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Santa Fe Railway In Scurry County, Snyder, Texas Historical Marker (26235065383), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- The Ritz, Snyder, Texas (26234200284), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- The Press In Snyder, Texas Historical Marker (26235064523), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Scurry County Courthouse, Snyder, Texas (26921088285), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Scurry County, Snyder, Texas Historical Marker (26317296443), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Scurry County Courthouse Site and Building, Snyder, Texas Historical MMarker (26887693776), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Company G., Snyder, Texas Historical Marker (26887694216), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- William Read Scurry marker - Snyder, Texas, Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- First State Bank Building, Snyder, Texas (26811515312), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- First State Bank Building, Snyder, Texas Historical Marker (26299804524), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Entrance to Western Texas College, Snyder, TX IMG 1779, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PXL 20210625 155045207, TTU2009, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Get Low (26811518572), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- ISS043-E-226422 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-27420 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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