At a Glance
Violent Crime
650/100K
3,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
31.9%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Big Spring Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Spring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Spring a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Big Spring reports 650 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,619/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Big Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Spring has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population23
Density164/mi²
Male / Female100% / 0%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$357,074
Housing Units23
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent650/100K
Property3,619/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death10,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation409 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
100.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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