Snyder, TX Road Trips
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Longest Drive
288.4 mi
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5h 21m
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Snyder, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,310
Median Income
$54,067
Median Home Value
$102,500
Median Age
31.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Snyder, TX
A sampling of people born in Snyder, TX.
Powers Boothe
1948–2017
American actor (1948–2017)
Charlene Holt
1928–1996
American actress (1928–1996)
Barry Tubb
1963
American actor
City data from Wikidata (Q979796), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Snyder, TX
Snyder is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. It was a very rough and tumble place in the early days after first being settled in 1878. Then there was an oil boom period. Now Snyder has a college (Western Texas College) and a little more of a diversified and stable presence.
Scurry County Museum, 6200 College Ave (on Western Texas College campus), ☏ +1 325-573-6107. Area history and exhibits on local industries such as cotton farming and oil production. Albino Buffalo Statue (corner of College Ave and 25th Streets, or alternatively NW corner of Scurry County Courthouse grounds). In homage to Snyder's prairie-like heritage. (updated Dec 2021)
Scurry County Rodeo, ☏ +1 325 573-3005. A yearly July event. Western Swing Festival, ☏ +1 325 573-3558. Four-day festival in mid-June which features some of the country's best modern western swing bands. Ritz Community Theatre, 1810 26th St. This art deco theater has performing arts events. (updated Dec 2021)
The Butcher's Block Eats and Drinks, 1600 25th St, ☏ +1 325 465-0900. This place will be especially appealing to the carnivore types, with its chicken fried steak, ribeyes, and other meaty offerings. Spanish Inn, 2212 College Ave, ☏ +1 325 573-2355.
The Horny Toad Pub, 2510 Avenue R. (updated Dec 2021)
Budget Inn, 1006 25th St, ☏ +1 325 573-0565. $46 (Dec 2021). Days Inn, 800 E. Coliseum Dr, ☏ +1 325 515-4018. $53 (Dec 2021). Purple Sage Motel, 1501 E Coliseum Dr, ☏ +1 325 573-5491. $49 (Dec 2021). Comfort Inn & Suites, 1774 US-84, ☏ +1 325 515-7550. A big breakfast available. $61 (Dec 2021). Motel 6, 1137 E US Hwy 180, ☏ +1 325 573-1961. A Motel 6 with an indoor pool! $41 (Dec 2021).
US 180 east of Lamesa and west of Breckenridge US 84 southeast of Post and northwest of Sweetwater FM 208 north from Colorado City
As with other towns in the area, you will need a car.
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