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Big Spring, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
29 Population 9/sq mi density
$35,938 Median Income $22,841 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
252 Violent Crime/100K 1,807 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
252 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Spring, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,938
52% below
$22,841 per capita
Violent Crime
252/100K
34% below
1,807/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
60.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
265 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)

Income
48%
Poverty
484%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Spring a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Big Spring residents earn a median household income of $35,938 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,841. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 60.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Safety & Crime

Big Spring reports 252 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,807/100K.

Education

18.2% of adults in Big Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Spring has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population29
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,938
Per Capita$22,841
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty60.0%

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$223,671
Housing Units35
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent252/100K
Property1,807/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days265/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation558 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband18.0%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Big Spring was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (40 miles).
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.