At a Glance
Violent Crime
45/100K
3,810/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Black Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Black Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Black Springs a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Black Springs reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,810/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Black Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Black Springs has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population138
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans66.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,441
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$209M
Avg Weekly Wage$707
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$232,571
Housing Units49
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent45/100K
Property3,810/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,842/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain66.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation721 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute38 min
Broadband48.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Black Springs was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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