How long is the commute from Big Spring, TX?
Workers who live in Big Spring, TX take an average of 21.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
3.1% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.1 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Big Spring get to work
| Means of transportation | Big Spring | Howard County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.1% (±4.2 points) | 79.1% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.6% (±3.6 points) | 16.0% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.1% (±1.7 points) | 3.0% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Big Spring, the average commute is not measurably different from Howard County (21.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Big Spring, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Howard County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Howard County, Big Spring ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1069 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Big Spring
| Vehicles available | Big Spring | Howard County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±1.9 points) | 6.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±4.1 points) | 34.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±4.6 points) | 38.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.3% (±3.0 points) | 20.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Big Spring, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Howard County (6.3%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Big Spring
| Big Spring | Howard County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.1% (±1.7 points) | 3.0% (±1.2 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±1.6 points) | 93.8% (±1.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% (±2.4 points) | 86.4% (±2.1 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Big Spring, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Howard County (86.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Big Spring
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring | — | 21.1 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Coahoma | 11 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Forsan | 11 mi | 17.0 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stanton | 19 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ackerly | 24 mi | 42.9 minutes (±23.7) | Not measurably different |
| Westbrook | 29 mi | 30.9 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Colorado City | 38 mi | 19.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Midland | 40 mi | 20.1 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling City | 40 mi | 24.4 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Howard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Spring | 21.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 2 | Coahoma | 19.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 3 | Forsan | 17.0 minutes (±9.7) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Big Spring
How long is the average commute in Big Spring?
Workers who live in Big Spring, TX take an average of 21.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Big Spring without a car?
7.1% of households in Big Spring have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Big Spring?
3.1% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Big Spring worked from home, and 87.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Spring city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Spring city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Spring city, Texas
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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