Big Spring, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Howard County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
24,769
Population
1,293/sq mi density
$70,532
Median Income
$31,746 per capita
$138,800
Home Value
$146,602 Zillow
$1,009
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
772
Violent Crime/100K
2,810 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$70,532 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,800 home value, $1,009/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
772 violent crimes/100K (103% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Spring enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,512 ft (766 m) |
| Area | 19.2 sq mi (49.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2383°N, 101.4857°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Howard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in |
Big Spring has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.7").