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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
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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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Mines Near Big Spring, TX
11 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Big Spring, TX.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Crusher LU130 | Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned) |
| LU140 | Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned) |
| LU806R | Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned) |
| LU810R | Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Martin Marietta Vealmoor Plant | Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Intermittent) |
| OnCore3B | Sand, Common - Surface (Active) |
| OnCore5 | Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Active) |
| OnCore8 | Sand, Common - Surface (Active) |
| Spur Pit #4 | Crushed, Broken Stone NEC - Surface (Intermittent) |
| Tubb Quarry Plt #1 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC - Surface (Active) |
| Tubbs Quarry | Dimension Limestone - Surface (Abandoned) |