Big Spring, Texas

Population 27,763

Big Spring is located in Howard County, TX. The population is 27,763, making Big Spring the largest city in Howard County.

There are 11 public schools in Big Spring with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Big Spring is high , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Big Spring is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Big Spring property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Big Spring include Sand Springs, Coahoma and Forsan.

Big Spring Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 21.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12%

Crime Rate

41.5% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 513
  • Violent Crimes: 538
  • Robbery: 74
  • Burglary: 612
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Big Spring
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

224 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 14
  • Tanks & Spills: 202

Unemployment

High 5.9%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 11 K-12 public schools in Big Spring, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Big Spring's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

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  • Good news! No offenders found in Big Spring, TX.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Big Spring, TX

Property Reports view all

33 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Big Spring, TX issued 33 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 33 permits, 29 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Big Spring, TX issued 39 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $675
  • 1 Bedroom: $851
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,006
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,244
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,587

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Environmental Hazards

224 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (1355/1568)
    Big Spring, TX has 86.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Big Spring, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Big Spring, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 44.05°
  • February 48.5°
  • March 58.33°
  • April 67.2°
  • May 73.64°
  • June 83.29°
  • July 82.75°
  • August 83.5°
  • September 74.87°
  • October 65.35°
  • November 54.38°
  • December 44.57°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Big Spring, TX

Earthquakes
Big Spring, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Big Spring, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Big Spring, TX has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Big Spring, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Big Spring, TX: $47,465

Unemployment

Unemployment in Big Spring is 5.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.92%
White Collar - 49.08%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Randy Neugebauer

Neighborhood Info

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