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A town of 834. Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
Population
834
−1% since 2010
Typical home
$277K
−0.9% in a year
Household income
$82K
median
Median age
35.8
years
Jobs based here
236
Balanced
What makes Snook stand out
The thing Snook does most differently from other towns.
Small town
834 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Snook. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Snook’s public schools outperform 83% of Texas districts
The public schools Snook’s kids attend outperform 83% of Texas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snook El | PK–5 | 291 | A− |
| Snook Secondary | 6–12 | 318 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state testsAll 2 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Snook has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 40°, and snow is almost unheard of.
96°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter41–63°
Spring57–79°
Summer73–94°
Fall58–81°
Nov 30
typical first frost
Feb 27
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
96°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.
35risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtInland floodingCold waves
2
paid flood claims since 2013
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Snook
Most working residents leave Snook for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Bryan (15%), Houston (11%) and College Station (10%). Half commute less than 33 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Snook5%
Bryan15%
Houston11%
College Station10%
Austin8%
33 mi
median commute distance
236
jobs based in Snook
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
How healthy Snook is
Snook beats the Texas average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
26 measures vs. Texas
0 better19 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Snook | TX |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8% | 6.1% |
| More adults with arthritis | 27.5% | 21.6% |
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati
12.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Snook home is worth about $277K
The typical Snook home is worth about $277,000, down 0.9% in a year, 7% below the Texas typical home.
$277KZillow home value
Typical home value
Snook$277K
Texas$299K
Market temperature
94
days on market
102.4%
sale-to-list price
−0.9%
value change, 1 year
6
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
About Snook
City in Texas, United States
Snook is a city in Burleson County, Texas, United States. Its population was 506 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 506
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 240 ft
- ZIP code
- 77878
- Area code
- 979