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Snelling, CA
Census-designated place in Merced County, California.
Population
243
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
450
ZIP codes
0
Snelling and its ZIP codes
Snelling at a glance
- Snelling is 78% denser than California as a whole.
Local data for Snelling, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Merced County. PPP loans are for Snelling.
Unemployment rate
8.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,826
85,663 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,481
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $4,888 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Snelling, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
689
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
3,886
5.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 37°F
12.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Snelling, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Snelling
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La GrangeCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| University of California-MercedCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| HornitosCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake Don PedroCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 18.4 |
| WintonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
| CresseyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| AtwaterCity | 15 mi | 6.6 |
| BallicoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| Bear CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| MercedCity | 16 mi | 23.2 |
| TuttleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| McSwainCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6 |
| PlanadaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| Bear ValleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| LivingstonCity | 18 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Snelling, CA in?
- Snelling is in Merced County, California.
- What is the population of Snelling, CA?
- About 243 people live in Snelling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Snelling?
- Nearby places include La Grange (9.9 mi), University of California-Merced (11 mi), Hornitos (11 mi), Lake Don Pedro (11 mi), Winton (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023