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Big Spring: The Big Spring in Big Spring, TX Big Spring: Restored Victorian home of Joseph Potton family, circa 1901 Big Spring: Looking down on the Vietnam War Memorial Big Spring: Looking down from Big Spring State Park.
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Howard County

Population in July 2008: 24,270. Population change since 2000: -3.8%
 

Males: 13,494  (55.6%)
Females: 10,776  (44.4%)

Median resident age:  35.1 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 79720, 79721.

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Estimated median household income in 2007: $32,470 (it was $28,257 in 2000)
Big Spring:  $32,470
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,876
Big Spring:  $16,876
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $54,442 (it was $36,300 in 2000)
Big Spring:  $54,442
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $70,980; Detached houses: $71,555; Townhouses or other attached units: $48,212; In 2-unit structures: $38,343; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $71,286; Mobile homes: $10,444

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Races in Big Spring:

  • White Non-Hispanic (48.4%)
  • Hispanic (44.6%)
  • Other race (14.4%)
  • Black (5.3%)
  • Two or more races (2.4%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Big Spring: 74.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (9.6%), Irish (6.0%), German (5.8%), English (5.5%), Scotch-Irish (1.4%), French (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2432 feet

Land area: 19.1 square miles.

Population density: 1270 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Big Spring

  • High school or higher: 67.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Big Spring city

  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 57.6%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 10.2%
  • Divorced: 10.5%

1,796 residents are foreign born (6.5% Latin America).

This city:  7.1%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were 60 registered sex offenders living in Big Spring, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Big Spring to the number of sex offenders is 405 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Big Spring:  1.1% ($409)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Midland, TX (40.1 miles , pop. 94,996).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (244.0 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (261.2 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities: Coahoma, TX (3.3 miles ), Forsan, TX (3.4 miles ), Stanton, TX (4.5 miles ), Ackerly, TX (4.9 miles ), Tarzan-Lenorah, TX (5.2 miles ), Westbrook, TX (5.3 miles ), Colorado City, TX (6.1 miles ), Fluvanna-Sharon Ridge, TX (6.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 10 buildings, average cost: $99,500
  • 1997: 22 buildings, average cost: $115,100
  • 1998: 22 buildings, average cost: $67,000
  • 1999: 13 buildings, average cost: $38,800
  • 2000: 15 buildings, average cost: $64,300
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $113,300
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $75,300
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $142,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 2007: 16 buildings, average cost: $165,000
  • 2008: 10 buildings, average cost: $107,400

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 32.24 N, Longitude: 101.48 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,155 (+4.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 6,358 (78.0%)

Area code: 432

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Population change in the 1990s: +2,106 (+9.1%).

Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  7.8%
Texas:  6.9%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (11%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Health care (9%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Mining (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (29%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)



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Crime in Big Spring by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 251111110
    per 100,000 8.821.93.93.84.04.04.04.00.0
Rapes 193015161916181735
    per 100,000 83.7131.158.160.775.464.172.268.2145.2
Robberies 910382011131526
    per 100,000 39.643.711.630.479.444.152.260.1107.9
Assaults 55504043454555105136
    per 100,000 242.2218.5155.0163.2178.7180.2220.6421.0564.3
Burglaries 349354300318391390346348429
    per 100,000 1537.21547.11162.51206.61552.61562.01388.11395.31780.2
Thefts 6166956106676935494837511,112
    per 100,000 2713.23037.52363.82530.72751.72198.81937.73011.24614.3
Auto thefts 354335524134436075
    per 100,000 154.2187.9135.6197.3162.8136.2172.5240.6311.2
Arson 17676112469
    per 100,000 74.926.227.122.84.048.116.024.137.3
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 373.4450.2275.5299.4359.6316.7314.0402.2595.5

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 57 (37 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.52
US city average:  3.00

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Big Spring-area historical tornado activity is below Texas state average. It is 11% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1957, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.7 miles away from the Big Spring city center injured one person and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 6/20/1964, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 11.4 miles away from the city center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.


Big Spring-area historical earthquake activity is above Texas state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 68.3 miles away from Big Spring center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/29/2008 at 10:24:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 58.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/2/2001 at 01:55:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.6 miles away from Big Spring center
On 11/22/2001 at 00:07:08, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 74.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/26/1992 at 03:24:52, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 72.3 miles away from Big Spring center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers in Big Spring:
  • BIG SPRING STATE HOSPITAL (P O BOX 231 LAMESA HIGHWAY)
  • SCENIC MOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER (1601 W 11TH PLACE)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Big Spring:
  • MARTIN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT (about 23 miles; STANTON, TX)
  • MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 33 miles; COLORADO CITY, TX)
  • HEART PLACE HOSPITAL (about 40 miles; MIDLAND, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Big Spring, TX

Airports located in Big Spring: See detailed data for Airports located in Big Spring, TX

Amtrak station:
BIG SPRING (GREYHOUND STA., 311 E. THIRD ST.) - Bus Station. Services: intercity bus service.

Local government website: www.ci.big-spring.tx.us

Colleges/Universities in Big Spring:
  • HOWARD COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT (Full-time enrollment: 1,426; Location: 1001 BIRDWELL LN; Public; Website: www.hc.cc.tx.us)
  • SOUTHWEST COLLEGE INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF (FT enrollment: 123; Location: 3200 AVE C; Public; Website: www.hc.cc.tx.us/swcid/swcid1.htm)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Big Spring:
  • MIDLAND COLLEGE (about 39 miles; MIDLAND, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,800)
  • ODESSA COLLEGE (about 64 miles; ODESSA, TX; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; SAN ANGELO, TX; FT enrollment: 5,477)
  • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 97 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; FT enrollment: 22,439)
  • HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY (about 103 miles; Abilene, TX; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 105 miles; ABILENE, TX; FT enrollment: 4,380)
  • SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE (about 110 miles; LEVELLAND, TX; FT enrollment: 3,851)
Public high school in Big Spring:
Public elementary/middle schools in Big Spring:
  • GOLIAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (Students: 555; Location: 200 GOLIAD ST; Grades: 5-6; Our rating: 51)
  • MARCY Elementary (Students: 464; Location: 2101 WASSON RD; Grades: KG-4; Our rating: 41)
  • MOSS Elementary (Students: 331; Location: 3200 FORDHAM AVE; Grades: EE-4; Our rating: 62)
  • ELBOW Elementary (Students: 330; Location: F M 818 & NICHOLS ST; Grades: KG-5; Our rating: 76)
  • WASHINGTON Elementary (Students: 289; Location: 1201 N BIRDWELL LN; Grades: KG-4; Our rating: 56)
  • BAUER Elementary (Students: 286; Location: 108 N W 9TH ST; Grades: KG-4; Our rating: 69)
  • KENTWOOD Elementary (Students: 189; Location: 2500 MERRILY DR; Grades: KG-4; Our rating: 75)
Private elementary/middle school in Big Spring:
  • ST MARY'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (Students: 143; Location: 118 CEDAR; Grades: PK - 5)
See full list of schools located in Big Spring, School District: BIG SPRING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Big Spring:
  • HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $384,932; Location: 500 S MAIN ST; 50,994 books; 1,304 audio materials; 2,849 video materials; 73 serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Potton-Hayden House (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Big Spring include: Power House Church of God in Christ (A), Primitive Baptist Church (B), Christs Community Church (C), Church of Christ 14th and Main (D), Church of Christ Cedar Ridge (E), Assembly of God Church Evangel Temple (F), Bakers Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (G), Hillcrest Baptist Church (H), Saint Marys Episcopal Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Mount Olive Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Refinery Lake (A), Cosden Lake (B), Comanche Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Big Spring include: ABC Park (1), Big Spring State Park (2), Birdwell Park (3), Comanche Trail City Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Fastrax Family Fun Center (1001 Scurry Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Camlot Inn (2902 East Interstate 20) (1), Best Western Plaza Inn (300 Tulane Avenue) (2), Best Western Motor Lodge (I 20 And Us # 87) (3), Classic Inn (2900 West Highway 80) (4), Comfort Inn Big Spring (2900 East I-20) (5). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Big Spring City - Municipal Court (310 Nolan Street) (1), C A S A Court Appointed Special Advocates (210 West 3rd Street) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Big Spring and their reported violations in the past:

TXDOT REST AREA COAHOMA (Population served: 1400, Purch_groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  67.0%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.1%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  22.2%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  9.1%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Big Spring, TX


People in group quarters in Big Spring
  • 2620 people in other types of correctional institutions
  • 1294 people in federal prisons and detention centers
  • 244 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 208 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 147 people in nursing homes
  • 135 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 78 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere
  • 45 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 13 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 2 people in other nonhousehold living situations


Big Spring compared to Texas state average:

Big Spring, Texas environmental map by EPA

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Big Spring (2009 data):
  • First Bank of West Texas: Big Spring Branch at 1810 East Fm 700, branch established on 1992-09-21; Big Spring Branch at 607 S. Scurry, branch established on 2003-07-01. Info updated 2006-11-08: Bank assets: $129.6 mil, Deposits: $116.3 mil, headquarters in Coahoma, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Western Bancshares, Inc.
  • Woodforest National Bank: Big Spring Wal-Mart Branch at 201 West Marcy, branch established on 2001-06-23. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $2,928.3 mil, Deposits: $2,568.2 mil, headquarters in Houston, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 499 total offices, Holding Company: Woodforest Financial Group, Inc.
  • The State National Bank of Big Spring: The State National Bank Of Big Sprin at 901 Main Street, branch established on 1909-03-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $232.8 mil, Deposits: $205.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Snb Financial, Inc.
  • Compass Bank: Big Spring Branch at 1500 Gregg Street, branch established on 1935-07-01. Info updated 2008-03-25: Bank assets: $62,251.3 mil, Deposits: $39,050.6 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 597 total offices, Holding Company: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
  • LONE STAR STATE BANK OF WEST TEXAS: Big Spring Branch at 600 E. Fm 700, branch established on 2008-04-21. Info updated 2009-01-08: Bank assets: $280.0 mil, Deposits: $241.6 mil, headquarters in Lubbock, TX, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Lone Star State Bancshares, Inc.
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Big Spring Branch at 400 S Main Street, branch established on 1934-02-02. Info updated 2009-03-16: Bank assets: $538,958.0 mil, Deposits: $346,850.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3392 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • American State Bank: Big Spring Branch at 1411 Gregg Street, branch established on 1956-07-14. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $2,200.5 mil, Deposits: $1,766.1 mil, headquarters in Lubbock, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 42 total offices, Holding Company: American State Financial Corporation

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Big Spring, Texas
  • Motel 6 Big Spring, 600 W Ih-20 Rt 2, Big Spring, TX 79720, Phone: (432) 267-1695, Fax: (432) 267-4048
  • Best Western Motor Lodge, 700 W I-20, Big Spring, TX 79720, Phone: (432) 267-1601
  • Comfort Inn Big Spring, 2900 E I-20, Big Spring, TX 79720, Phone: (432) 267-4553, Fax: (432) 267-4553
  • Holiday Inn Express, 1109 Aylesford, Big Spring, TX 79720, Phone: (432) 263-5400, Fax: (432) 263-5401
All 4 fire-safe hotels and motels in Big Spring, Texas


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School Enrollment by Level of School


Big Spring travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in Howard County Texas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (72%)
  • Electricity (27%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Big Spring

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristChurch of the Nazarene
Adherents51.9%21.7%7.6%5.9%2.2%
Congregations41.4%6.9%8.6%15.5%1.7%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)Assemblies of GodLutheran ChurchOther religions
Adherents1.6%1.5%1.4%1.4%4.8%
Congregations3.4%1.7%3.4%1.7%15.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 10$33,179$39,8150$0
Other Government Administration 8$32,944$49,4160$0
Judicial and Legal 5$18,682$44,8370$0
Police Protection - Officers 54$181,991$40,4420$0
Police - Other 3$4,698$18,7920$0
Firefighters 36$142,207$47,4020$0
Fire - Other 1$3,142$37,7040$0
Streets and Highways 14$31,724$27,1920$0
Airports 7$19,350$33,1710$0
Welfare 1$3,153$37,8361$1,215
Health 17$70,655$49,8740$0
Solid Waste Management 16$44,271$33,2030$0
Sewerage 8$23,158$34,7370$0
Parks and Recreation 9$20,732$27,6430$0
Housing and Community Development(Local) 3$6,009$24,0362$2,872
Water Supply 38$98,685$31,1640$0
Other and Unallocable 16$40,897$30,6730$0
Totals for Government 246$775,477$37,8283$4,087


Big Spring government finances in 2006:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $2,365,000
    Sewerage: $2,050,000
    All Other: $1,199,000
    Air Transportation: $634,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $367,000
    Parks and Recreation: $315,000
  • Current Operations - Correctional Institutions: $55,802,000
    Water Utilities: $5,270,000
    Police Protection: $3,332,000
    Local Fire Protection: $2,523,000
    General - Other: $2,052,000
    Sewerage: $1,757,000
    Health - Other: $1,707,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,461,000
    Regular Highways: $1,387,000
    Air Transportation: $824,000
    Parks and Recreation: $697,000
    Central Staff Services: $622,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $301,000
    Financial Administration: $286,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $231,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $168,000
    General Public Buildings: $119,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $55,860,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $610,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $248,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $230,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $83,000
    Royalties: $75,000
    Donations From Private Sources: $42,000
    Rents: $34,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,600,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,990,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Air Transportation: $527,000
    Sewerage: $350,000
    Solid Waste Management: $220,000
    Police Protection: $150,000
    Water Utilities: $95,000
    Financial Administration: $48,000
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000
    Regular Highways: $5,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $11,559,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $5,878,000
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $2,376,000
    Health and Hospitals: $130,000
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $4,235,000
    Property: $3,028,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,256,000
    Other Selective Sales: $357,000
    Other License: $134,000
    Amusements Sales: $30,000
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $29,000
    Public Utility License: $16,000
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $6,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $10,505,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $266,000

6.53% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,608 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.53%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Midland County, TX  0.59% ($32,143 average AGI)
from Tom Green County, TX  0.28% ($28,111)
from Dawson County, TX  0.24% ($17,304)


7.35% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($42,107 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.35%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Midland County, TX  1.05% ($78,881 average AGI)
to Ector County, TX  0.45% ($32,116)
to Tom Green County, TX  0.43% ($22,488)


Strongest AM radio stations in Big Spring:
  • KBYG (1400 AM; 1 kW; BIG SPRING, TX; Owner: DREW BALLARD)
  • KBST (1490 AM; 1 kW; BIG SPRING, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC.)
  • KCRS (550 AM; 5 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KWEL (1070 AM; daytime; 3 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: FAUSTINO QUIROZ)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMND (1510 AM; daytime; 2 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFYO (790 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGKL (960 AM; 5 kW; SAN ANGELO, TX; Owner: KGKL, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Big Spring:
  • KBTS (94.3 FM; BIG SPRING, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC.)
  • KBST-FM (95.7 FM; BIG SPRING, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC.)
  • KBCX (91.5 FM; BIG SPRING, TX; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KTXC (104.7 FM; LAMESA, TX; Owner: MIDESSA BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K209DK (89.7 FM; BIG SPRING, TX; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KCHX (106.7 FM; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • DK280BP (103.9 FM; BIG SPRING, TX; Owner: PONCA CITY RADIO INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Big Spring:
  • KWAB-TV (Channel 4; BIG SPRING, TX; Owner: MIDESSA TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • K10HH (Channel 10; BIG SPRINGS, TX; Owner: ICA BROADCASTING I, LTD.)
  • K46FO (Channel 46; BIG SPRING, TX; Owner: PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Big Spring fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Big Spring)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 44 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Big Spring, TX)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 79 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Big Spring)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 60 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Big Spring)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 233
  • Hazardous Condition: 36
  • Service Call: 5
  • Good Intent Call: 6

Incident types - Big Spring


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