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Big Spring
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Big Spring is a historic city in West Texas known for its namesake spring, lively community events, and a unique blend of oil-town heritage and small town charm. The city offers wide open spaces, friendly locals, and is a hub for travelers exploring the Permian Basin.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
26,144
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.25°, -101.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,065
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
18.1°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
7.0°C
Record High
45.0°C
Record Low
-11.9°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
514 mm
Internet Speed
55 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HCA
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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