Big Spring, TX
Living in Big Spring
Bikeability11
Walkability20
Commute92
Public Transit9
Affordability79
Public Safety32
Airports7
Hospitals22
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
28kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino49%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate34%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$90kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$736Median Monthly Rent+$301 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195930%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
LP gas1%
Utility gas57%
Crime
Violent Crime in Big Spring
United States45
Texas51
Howard County62
Property Crime in Big Spring
United States48
Texas58
Howard County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 48 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 44 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Big Spring
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Big Spring, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Big Spring, TX
Nazarene Christian Academy Big Spring
0 miles, SE
Hillcrest School
38 miles, SW
St Ann S School
40 miles, SW
First Baptist Child Development Center
40 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Big Spring, TX
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
55 miles, SW
Angelo State University
81 miles, SE
Texas Tech University
96 miles, N
Lubbock Christian University
96 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Big Spring, TX
Big Spring State Hospital
2 miles, N
Martin County Hospital District
19 miles, W
Mitchell County Hospital District
38 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Big Spring, TX
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
47 miles, SW
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
84 miles, SE
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
100 miles, N
Lea County Regional Airport
106 miles, W