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Snead, AL
Town in Blount County, Alabama.
Population
1,247
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
220
ZIP codes
0
Snead and its ZIP codes
Snead at a glance
- Snead is about 2.2 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,509 a year, 24% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,200 (17% below Alabama) and median rent is $631 a month.
Local data for Snead, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Snead, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,509
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$175,200
Median rent
$631/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
40.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (159), Irish Americans (98), German Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blount County. PPP loans are for Snead.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,842
9,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,543
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $5,944 per person
How people get to work
Snead, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.4%
Average one-way commute: 40.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Snead, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
586
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
57.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Snead, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Snead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Susan MooreTown | 2.8 mi | 5.6 |
| DouglasTown | 6 mi | 3.4 |
| Walnut GroveTown | 6.6 mi | 5 |
| AltoonaTown | 7.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Bristow CoveCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 10.8 |
| New UnionCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 12.3 |
| RosaTown | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| BlountsvilleTown | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| GallantCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 14.4 |
| ClevelandTown | 13 mi | 7.9 |
| Holly PondTown | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| OneontaCity | 13 mi | 15.8 |
| EgyptCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9 |
| BoazCity | 14 mi | 14.6 |
| JoppaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| AlbertvilleCity | 15 mi | 27 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Snead, AL in?
- Snead is in Blount County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Snead, AL?
- About 1,247 people live in Snead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Snead?
- Nearby places include Susan Moore (2.8 mi), Douglas (6 mi), Walnut Grove (6.6 mi), Altoona (7.4 mi), Bristow Cove (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023