City safety & data profile

Big SpringTX

Big Spring, TX is a 29K-resident city in Howard County with a median household income of $67,581.

Howard County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Big Spring, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Big Spring has a population larger than 62% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $140,200, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

29K
Population
Top 38%
By size
$67,581
Median income
$140,200
Median home
17.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Big Spring

Big Spring posts a median household income higher than 33% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Big Spring area.

Top 67%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Big Spring

Where Big Spring income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$67,581 Bottom 33% higher than 33% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Big Spring, TX beyond the headline numbers

Big Spring sits inside Howard County, Texas, at roughly 32.25°N, -101.48°W. Population 28,862, $67,581 median household income. Median home value $140,200, median rent $1,050. Poverty rate 17.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Big Spring's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 40%, then obesity at 40%. 2 hospitals in/around Big Spring, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Big Spring from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
28,862
Big Spring
Median Income
$67,581
Near average
Median Home Value
$140,200
-38% vs avg
Median Age
36.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Howard County) - Big Spring's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
32K-9%
Median Income
$69,649+53%
Median Home Value
$155,600+136%
Poverty Rate
13.8%-10%
Unemployment
5.4%-32%

Economics

Economics indicators for Big Spring, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
Poverty Rate
17.1% +20% vs avg
Unemployment 6.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 12.8%
Work From Home 3.1%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 57.9%
African American 6.3%
Asian 1.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
40%
Obesity
40%
High Blood Pressure
35.9%
Physical Inactivity
35%
Lack of Health Insurance
28.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.1%
Binge Drinking
17.7%
Current Smoking
16.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.8%
Diabetes
14.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 45.9%
Annual Checkup 71%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.7%
Stroke
3.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Big Spring, TX? ▼
Big Spring, TX has a population of 28,862 people, located in Howard County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Big Spring? ▼
The median household income in Big Spring, TX is $67,581 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.1%.
What is the median home value in Big Spring? ▼
The median home value in Big Spring, TX is $140,200. Median rent is $1,050/month.
What are the top health concerns in Big Spring? ▼
The top health indicators in Big Spring include Short Sleep Duration (40%), Obesity (40%), High Blood Pressure (35.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Big Spring? ▼
Big Spring has 2 hospitals. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Big Spring? ▼
The median age in Big Spring, TX is 36.4 years. 12.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Big Spring, TX is located in Howard County, Texas. With a population of 29K and a $67,581 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals. Safety alerts for the Big Spring area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Big Spring's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Big Spring area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Howard County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.