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Big Spring, Texas

city · Howard County

At a glance

23,975
Population
$140,200
Median home value
54% below U.S. median
$1,050/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$67,581
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
21.1 min
Average commute
87.3%
Homes with broadband
6.6%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college40 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college82 mi
High school graduates79%
College graduates12.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Big Spring Economic Development Corp
Big Spring EDC is a local economic development organization based in Big Spring, Texas, helping businesses relocate or expand, access incentives and funding, find property, workforce resourcing and training, and custom data and information on our region.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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