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Big Spring, Texas

Introduction to Big Spring, Texas

Big Spring, Texas, in Howard county, is 39 miles NE of Midland, Texas and 244 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 25,233.

Big Spring History

The first European settler to inspect the area now known as Big Spring was a member of a Spanish expedition. An important landmark in the history of Big Spring was the discovery of oil in the area during the 1920s. Since then, the oil industry has been a dominant part of the area's economy. The city of Big Spring was incorporated in the year 1907.

Big Spring and nearby Attractions

  • Big Spring State Park
  • Heritage Museum of Big Spring
  • Hangar 25 Air Museum
  • Fastrax Family Fun Center
  • Brushworks Studio Gallery
  • Potton House

Things To Do In Big Spring

The Heritage Museum of Big Spring displys collection of historical artifacts of the region. There are several parks in the city that offer opportunities to indulge in various sports and other physical activities. These parks also organize various events throughout the year. Big Spring's restaurants and cafes are great places to hang out during your leisure hours.

Big Spring Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available at the Midland International Airport.

Big Spring Higher Education

Howard County Junior College District offers facilities for higher education to the citizens of Big Spring. Among the other institutes nearby are Midland College, and Odessa College.

High Points

Big Spring strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyBig Spring Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBig Spring Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyBig Spring Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Big Spring Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Big Spring, TX

Comparing Big Spring to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity99
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Well-Paid Single Men48
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income14
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work27
Public Transportation Use17
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime55

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