Howard County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
33,127 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,457 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$150,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$510 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$798 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Big Spring Urban Area
6
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Big Spring Urban Area
7
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 43
Feb 1 0 47
Mar 1 0 55
Apr 1 0 64
May 2 0 73
Jun 2 0 79
Jul 2 0 82
Aug 2 0 81
Sep 2 0 74
Oct 2 0 65
Nov 1 0 53
Dec 1 1 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, TX State Senate District 31, TX State House District 72, TX
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Schools

Moss El
3 miles, SW
Goliad El
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Big Spring Jh
4 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Washington El
4 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Howard College
4 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Western Texas College
40 miles, E • 1.9 star
Midland College
43 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mitchell County Hospital District
34 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Abilene Regional Airport
103 miles, E • 1 star
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