Favorability to Plaintiff:

4 (Moderately Unfavorable)

Summary:

Centered on Snyder, this oil-driven venue also features wind energy and a prison economy, but plaintiff capabilities remain limited. With no major plaintiff verdicts on the books, we lean on Big Country dynamics, signals that point to conservative, defense-friendly juries and measured awards. Panels will compensate on clear negligence (e.g., oilfield accidents), yet numbers stay moderate and close calls break for the defense. Net: rural, conservative, defense-oriented, and a very difficult forum for plaintiffs.

County Seat:

Snyder

Population (2024):

16,211

Median Age:

36.4

Median Income:

$62,689

2024 Election Results:

Trump (86.4%)