Sneads, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sneads, Florida
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A house in Sneads
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Location in Jackson County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Jackson |
| Incorporated | October 26, 1894 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.62 sq mi (11.97 km2) |
| • Land | 4.40 sq mi (11.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
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| • Total | 1,699 |
| • Density | 386.14/sq mi (149.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32460
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-66725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0291299 |
Sneads is a small town located in Jackson County, Florida, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,699 people lived there.
The Town of Sneads officially became a town on October 26, 1894. It is the fourth largest town in Jackson County. The biggest town in the county is Marianna, which is also the county seat. Other larger towns are Graceville and Malone.
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Exploring Sneads: Location and Climate
Sneads is located in the Florida Panhandle. This is the northwestern part of Florida that looks like the handle of a pan. You can find Sneads at these map coordinates: 30°42′35″N 84°55′33″W / 30.70972°N 84.92583°W.
How Big is Sneads?
The town covers a total area of about 4.6 square miles (11.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.4 square miles (11.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.57 square kilometers), is water.
What's the Weather Like in Sneads?
Sneads has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are hot and humid. The winters are usually mild, not too cold.
People Living in Sneads: Population Facts
The number of people living in Sneads has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 368 | — | |
| 1910 | 506 | 37.5% | |
| 1920 | 492 | −2.8% | |
| 1930 | 637 | 29.5% | |
| 1940 | 727 | 14.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,074 | 47.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,399 | 30.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,550 | 10.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,690 | 9.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,746 | 3.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,919 | 9.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,849 | −3.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,699 | −8.1% | |
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Who Lives in Sneads?
In 2020, there were 1,699 people living in Sneads. These people made up 944 households and 584 families.
Learning in Sneads: Local Schools
The public schools in Sneads are managed by the Jackson County School Board.
Sneads has two schools within the town itself:
- Sneads High School
- Sneads Elementary School
Students who are in middle school usually go to Grand Ridge Middle School. This school is located outside of Sneads, in the nearby Town of Grand Ridge.
Sneads High School is known for its sports teams. As of 2021, the Girls Varsity Volleyball team at Sneads High School has won the state championship nine times in a row!
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A house in Sneads
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Location of Sneads in Jackson County, Florida
See also
In Spanish: Sneads (Florida) para niños
