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Big Spring, TX

Texas · Howard County

Big Spring is a small city in Texas with a population of 24,769. Residents earn $70,532 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

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

Explore Near Big Spring

Historic Markers
13
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
11
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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UFO Sightings
5
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Haunted Places
3
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Historic Markers Near Big Spring, TX

13 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Big Spring, TX.

Name Description
Big Spring School District Marker is at the intersection of East 11th Place and Owens Street, on the right when traveling east on East 11th Place.
First National Bank in Big Spring Marker is at the intersection of West 4th Street (Business Interstate 20) and South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West 4th Street.
Masonic Cemetery Marker is on State Highway 350, 0.3 miles north of Interstate 20, on the left when traveling north.
St. Thomas Catholic Church Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Father Delaney Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Settles Hotel Marker is at the intersection of Runnels Street and East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Runnels Street.
First Christian Church of Big Spring. Marker is at the intersection of South Goliad Street and East 10th Street, on the left when traveling south on South Goliad Street.
Moore School Marker is at the intersection of Moore School Road and Fairview Road, on the left when traveling west on Moore School Road.
The Seventh Earl of Aylesford Marker is on East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
Potton House Marker is at the intersection of South Gregg Street (U.S. 87) and West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on South Gregg Street.
The J. & W. Fisher Company Marker is on South Main Street south of West 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
Big Spring State Park on Route of Old Comanche War Trail Marker can be reached from State Park Road 8 west of West Marcy Drive (County Route 700), on the right when traveling west.
Route of Marcy’s Trail Marker is on Belvedere Road, 0.2 miles south of Whipkey Drive.
Howard County Marker is on Main Street south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
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