At a Glance
Median Income
$72,067
$27,011 per capita
Home Value
$155,500
Zillow: $162,658
Median Rent
$806/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
12.9% smoking rate
How Big Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Lake residents earn a median household income of $72,067 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,011. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 154 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Lake is $155,500 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,658. Median rent is $806/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
16.9% of adults in Big Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Lake has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,092
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density1,294/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,067
Per Capita$27,011
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$5,147M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,564
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,500
Rent$806
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$162,658
Housing Units1,118
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain18.2 in/yr
Elevation2,682 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Lake was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.365 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.