The Community of Snyder
Air Service
| Nearest Airport: | Winston Field, Snyder |
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| Runway Length: | 1 @ 5,600' & 1 @ 4,200' |
| Runway Surface: | Paved |
| Lighted: | Yes |
| Fuel: | Yes |
| Instrument Landing System: | No |
| Nearest Commercial Air Service: | Lubbock International Abilene Midland |
| Distance: | All 1 hour 15 minutes away |
Churches
Apostolic
Assembly of God
Baptist
Catholic
Christian
Church of Christ
Church of God
Episcopal
Gentle Dove
Jehovah Witnesses
Latter Day Saints
Lutheran
Methodist
Nazarene
Pentecostal
Presbyterian
Non-Denominational
City Government
| Type: | City Manager |
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| Number on Council: | 7 |
| Municipal Police: | 18 |
| Paid Firemen: | 9 |
| Volunteers: | 34 |
| City Zoning Body: | Yes |
| Master Plan: | Yes |
Climate
| Annual Average Temperature: | 54 |
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| Mo. Average High Temperature: | 81 |
| Mo. Average Low Temperature: | 49 |
| Annual Average Snowfall: | Trace |
| Elevation: | 2,493 ft. |
Electric Power Delivery
TXU Energy
| Reliability: | .999787 |
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| Total Capacity: | 22,177,000 KW |
| Reserve at System Peak: | 17.3% |
| Transmission Voltage: | 69 KV 198 KV 345 KV |
| Service Voltage: | 120/208 120/240 240/480 240/480 277/480 |
| Additional Note: | |
| De-regulated Electric Utility Independent power purchases can be made. Visit www.powertochoose.org to find out about current available electric providers and power rates |
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Big Country Cooperative (Industrial Park)
| Reliability: | 99.997% |
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| Total Capacity: | 75 MW |
| Reserve at System Peak: | 32% |
| Transmission Voltage: | 69 KV |
| Service Voltage: | 120/208 120/240 240/480 277/480 |
| Additional Note: | |
| Big Country Electric Cooperative is a non-profit organization committed to providing its member-owners with reliable service at a competitive cost while positively impacting our local communities. Visit us on the web at www.bigcountry.coop. | |
Finance
American State Bank
Community Bank of Snyder
Texas Savings Bank s.s.b.
West Texas State Bank
Development Corporation of Snyder, Inc.
Freight
| Carriers: |
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| Central Freight Lines Merchants Tex-Pack United Parcel Service DHL |
Health Care
Total Hospital Beds in City: 49
Total Doctors (medical) in City: 10
Specialty Clinic Doctors: 16
Incentives
| Tax Abatement: | Yes - for new industry |
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| Enterprise Zone: | Yes |
| Industrial Foundation: | Yes |
| Foreign Trade Zone: | No |
| Reinvestment Zone: | Yes |
| Freeport Exemption: | Yes |
Other: Development Corporation with 3/8 cent sales tax for economic development |
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Media
| News Papers: | 1 - Daily | ||||
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| Radio Stations: | 3 | ||||
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Motels
| Baymont Inn & Suites 1005 E. Hwy 180 325-573-3700 |
Holiday Inn Express 1305 E. Coliseum Drive 325-573-0376 1-800-315-2621 |
| Purple Sage Motel 1501 E. Coliseum Dr. 800-545-5792 Fax 325-573-9027 |
Beacon Lodge 1900 E. Hwy 180 325-573-8526 |
| Best Western Snyder Inn 810 E Coliseum Drive 325-574-2000 Toll Free: 800-528-1234 |
Days Inn 800 E Coliseum Drive 325-573-1166 Toll Free 800-496-6835 (Reservations Only) |
Natural Gas
| Atmos Energy | |
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| BTU Content Per Cubic Foot | 1,050 |
Rail
| Carriers: |
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| Santa Fe/Burlington Northern |
Recreation
| Parks: | 3 |
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| Area Lakes: | 6 |
| Country Clubs: | 1 |
| Health Centers: | 3 |
| Public Golf Courses: | 2 |
| Theaters: | 2 |
| Tennis Courts: | 8 |
| Bowling Alleys: | 1 |
School District
| Public School Budget | $39,472,250 | |||||||||||||||
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| Area Universities / Colleges | ||||||||||||||||
| Western Texas College, Snyder- Enrollment 2,547 Texas State Technical College, Sweetwater Howard College, Big Spring Abilene Christian University, Abilene Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock Texas Tech University, Lubbock McMurry University, Abilene University of Texas-Permian Basin, Odessa |
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| State Industrial Job Training | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Vocational-technical education programs available | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| WTC has developed an industry education center. Distance learning facilities are available. |
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Sewer System
| Type Treatment Plant: | Extended Air Activated Sludge |
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| Maximum Capacity: | 2,310,000 gallons |
| Maximum Daily Use to Date: | 1,000,000 gallons |
| Rates: | $11.42 flat fee for initial 1,000 gal., plus $3.31 per each additional 1,000 gallons Sanitation (Collection) Residential: $18.99 per month Commercial: $36.73 per month |
| Landfill Scurry County Residential: $14.32/ton Scurry County Commercial: $21.50/ton Non-Scurry County or Contracts: $24.73/ton |
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Telephone
Suddenlink |
Water
| Supplied by: | Colorado River Municipal Water District\City of Snyder |
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| Source: | Lake J.B. Thomas, Lake Ivie, Lake Spence |
| Maximum System Capacity (daily): | 6,000,000 gallons |
| Maximum Use To Date: | 5,615,000 gallons |
| Pressure on Mains: | 70-80 PSI |
| Storage Capacity: | 1,300,000 gallons |
| Size of Mains: | 4''-12'' |
| System Looped: | Yes |
| Rates: | Residential Customer Rate: $16.42 flat fee for initial 2000 gallons $3.31 for 1,000 gallons thereafter |
| Projects Under Construction: | Annual Line Renovation |
Other
| Libraries: | 1 |
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| Motel Rooms: | 446 |
| Bed and Breakfast Facilities: | 1 |
