Big Spring, TX

Living in Big Spring

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 20
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 32
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 45
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Schools 4
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Residents

28k Population +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

$52k Median 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

$90k Median Home Value +$35k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$736 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Big Spring, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Big Spring, TX

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Hillcrest School
38 miles, SW
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St Ann S School
40 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Big Spring, TX

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Texas Tech University
96 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Big Spring, TX

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Airports

Airports near Big Spring, TX

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