Snead, Alabama
Town · Population 1,046 · #254 in Alabama
About Snead
Set in the northern part of Alabama, Snead is a small town counting 1,046 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Snead is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 5.67 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 184 residents per square mile.
📰 Snead News Today
- Snead State Community College Hosts Black History Concert Snead State Community College · Jan 23
- Tamy Grogan Roland Obituary (2026) - Snead, AL - Snead Funeral Home Legacy obituary · May 4
- William Snead Obituary - Prattville, AL Dignity Memorial · Jun 1
- 2 killed after vehicle leaves roadway, strikes tree in east Alabama WBRC · Jun 24
- Les Snead may have quietly tipped Rams' hand on stunning Ty Simpson pick Ramblin' Fan · Apr 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Snead Unique
- The only place in America named Snead — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Snead
- Cottonfield Bar & Grill — grill
- Sharecroppers Coffee and Creamery — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Snead
- Snead Town Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,046
Rank in state#254 of 463
Land area5.67 sq mi
Density184/sq mi
Coordinates34.1162, -86.3909