The Town FilesSneads, Florida
Town in Jackson County · population 1,699 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $111,300
- Household income
- $38,889
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 32.2
Sneads is a town of 1,699 people in Jackson County, Florida. The median home is worth $111,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Florida towns, quieter than 74% of Florida towns.
How Sneads ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sneads is worth $111,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $38,889, which is more affordable than 92% of Florida towns. Median rent is $831 a month. 58.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sneads | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $111,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $831 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $38,889 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 58.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sneads
| People | Sneads | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.2 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Sneads
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 40.7°F. About 51.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 100 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 23 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sneads since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 20, 2003 about 3.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 17, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 24, 2021.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 14,830 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,323 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Sneads itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in Sneads
2 public schools with 969 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNEADS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 612 | 16.1 |
| SNEADS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 357 | 16.2 |
Towns near Sneads
- Grand Ridge, FL5.3 mi · 882 people · home $106,500
- Chattahoochee, FL5.7 mi · 2,955 people · home $101,700
- Gretna, FL15.6 mi · 1,357 people · home $112,500
- Greenwood, FL18.0 mi · 539 people · home $96,400
- Marianna, FL18.9 mi · 6,245 people · home $98,700
- Blountstown, FL19.7 mi · 2,266 people · home $158,700
- Bristol, FL19.8 mi · 918 people · home $118,600
- Hosford, FL22.2 mi · 551 people · home $138,400
Sneads questions
Is Sneads, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sneads scores better for retirees than 59% of Florida towns and quieter than 74%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.2).
How much does a house cost in Sneads?
The median owner-occupied home in Sneads is valued at $111,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,889, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $831 a month.
What is the weather like in Sneads?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.1 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Sneads get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sneads since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 20, 2003. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)