Snelling is a community located in Merced County, in the state of California (CA), United States. Nestled in the Pacific division of the West region, it covers an area of 182.0 square miles (471.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 259 ft. With a population of approximately 1,166 residents, Snelling offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 51.2% males and 48.8% females, and it has a population density of 6.41 people per square mile (2.47/km²). Snelling lies at a latitude of 37.52 and a longitude of -120.5, operating in the UTC-8.