Where is Big Spring?
Big Spring is located in Howard County in the Permian
Basin region at the intersection of I-20 and US 87. It is approximately
110 miles south of Lubbock and 88 miles north of San Angelo. Its
elevation above sea level is 2500 ft.
What is the Climate?
The climate in Big Spring is warm and dry. The yearly
mean temperature is approximately 77 degrees. The average minimum
January temperature is 55 degrees and the average July maximum
temperature is 95 degrees. The average rainfall is 18.40"
and the growing season is approximately 222 days.
What is the population?
In 1997 the population for the city was 23,977 and
the county was 32,994. The size of Big Spring is north to south,
4.5 miles and east to west, 7 miles. There are approximately 30
square miles within the city limits.
What type of schools?
We have 10 Public Schools, 7 Elementary Schools, 1
Middle School, 1 High School and 2 Parochial and Private Schools.
We also have Howard College and Southwest Collegiate Institute
for the Deaf.
Big Spring Area Chamber of Commerce
215 West 3rd Street
Big Spring, TX 79720
915-263-7641 - 800-734-7641
email: chamber@bigspringtx.com