Big Spring, TX

Big Spring, TX

At a Glance

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)

Is Big Spring a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Big Spring residents earn a median household income of $70,532 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,746. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 922 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Big Spring is $138,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,939. Median rent is $1,009/month, with 27.5% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Big Spring reports 538 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,710/100K. The murder rate is 10.6/100K.

Education

14.0% of adults in Big Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Spring has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

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