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Big Spring, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Howard County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
24,769 Population 1,293/sq mi density
$70,532 Median Income $31,746 per capita
$138,800 Home Value $138,939 Zillow
$1,009 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
538 Violent Crime/100K 3,710 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,532 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,800 home value, $1,009/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
538 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
538
per 100,000 residents
41% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
3,710
per 100,000 residents
89% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
Above Average Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
10.6 avg 6.3
Rape
38.9 avg 40.0
Robbery
74.3 avg 73.9
Assault
413.8 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
611.8 avg 271.0
Theft
2,585.1 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
512.8 avg 282.7
Arson
24.8

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime537.5
Murder10.6
Rape38.9
Robbery74.3
Aggravated Assault413.8

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime3,709.6
Burglary611.8
Theft/Larceny2,585.1
Vehicle Theft512.8
Arson24.8

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)6