City profile
Big Spring, TX
Howard County · Population 23,975
Big Spring is a town in Howard County, TX with about 23,975 residents and a typical home value near $140,000. It is 259 miles from Austin, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
46°F
Summer avg
84°F
Sunny days / yr
228
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$140,200
Typical monthly housing
$972
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
78
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 55/100
Top hazards: Hail, Drought, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
259 mi to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 18% Democratic / 81% Republican
Community
Population
23,975
Black population
6.3%
County
Howard County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 23,975 residents
- Typical home value about $140,000
- 259 miles from Austin, TX
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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