Big Spring, Missouri

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Population in 2010: 167.
Males: 81  (49.0%)
Females: 86  (51.0%)
Median resident age:

26.6 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63363, 65041.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,673
Big Spring:

$57,673
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,478

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $179,933
Big Spring:

$179,933
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $132,804; detached houses: $132,808
March 2022 cost of living index in Big Spring: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 49.0%
(30.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Big Spring, MO (2022)
    • 3571.4%White alone
    • 1632.7%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (86.4%), English (13.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 553 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Peters, MO (47.2 miles , pop. 51,381).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (67.7 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (290.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

McKittrick, MO (2.2 miles),
Rhineland, MO (2.5 miles),
High Hill, MO (2.7 miles ),
Hermann, MO (2.7 miles ),
New Florence, MO (2.8 miles ),
Danville, MO (2.8 miles),
Jonesburg, MO (3.1 miles ),
Gasconade, MO (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 38.80 N, Longitude: 91.48 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 573

Distribution of median household income in Big Spring, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Big Spring, MO in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Missouri:

2.8%

Tornado activity:

Big Spring-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 30% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/2006, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the Big Spring place center injured one person and caused $1 million in damages.

On 2/24/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 38.8 miles away from the place center killed 6 people and injured 36 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Big Spring-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 360% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 195.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 154.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 195.6 miles away from Big Spring center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 193.6 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 179.4 miles away from Big Spring center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 340.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Montgomery County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 9, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Big Spring:

  • JONESBURG NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; JONESBURG, MO)
  • NEW FLORENCE NURSING AND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; NEW FLORENCE, MO)
  • HERMANN AREA DISTRICT HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; HERMANN, MO)
  • FRENE VALLEY HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; HERMANN, MO)
  • MONTGOMERY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; MONTGOMERY CITY, MO)

Amtrak station near Big Spring:

  • 8 miles: HERMANN (WHARF & GUTENBURG STS.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Big Spring:

  • East Central College (about 38 miles; Union, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,810)
  • Lincoln University (about 41 miles; Jefferson City, MO; FT enrollment: 2,348)
  • St Charles Community College (about 46 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 47 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)
  • Columbia College (about 47 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • Lindenwood University (about 53 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • Maryville University of Saint Louis (about 54 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 3,651)

Private high school in Big Spring:

  • WHITE DOVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 15, Location: 7115 HIGHWAY 5, Grades: UG-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Big Spring:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Big Spring Fire Protection District Station 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Snethen Cemetery (1), Caroll Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Mill Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Montgomery County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

77.3%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Big Spring:

Marital status in Big Spring, MO
  • Never married: 39.3%
  • Now married: 14.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 20.5%
  • Divorced: 26.0%

For population 25 years and over in Big Spring:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.6
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Big Spring, MO (based on Montgomery County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,68222
Mainline Protestant1,53516
Catholic1,4394
Other3-
None6,577-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Montgomery County:

4.21 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

5.89 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Montgomery County:

5.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Montgomery County:

9.5%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.9%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.8%
Missouri:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Big Spring:

  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KWRE (730 AM; 1 kW; WARRENTON, MO; Owner: KASPAR BROADCASTING CO. OF MISSOURI)
  • KWOS (950 AM; 5 kW; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KLIK (1240 AM; 5 kW; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: PREMIER RADIO GROUP)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAL (900 AM; 1 kW; FULTON, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Big Spring:

  • KMCR (103.9 FM; MONTGOMERY CITY, MO; Owner: CHIRILLO ELECTRONICS, INC)
  • KFAV (99.9 FM; WARRENTON, MO; Owner: KASPAR B/CASTING COMPANY OF MISSOURI)
  • KWWR (95.7 FM; MEXICO, MO; Owner: KXEO RADIO, INC.)
  • KPLA (101.5 FM; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: COLUMBIA FM, INC.)
  • KSLQ-FM (104.5 FM; WASHINGTON, MO; Owner: Y2K, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Big Spring:

  • K63FW (Channel 63; JAMESTOWN, MO; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • KNLJ (Channel 25; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KRCG (Channel 13; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: MEL WHEELER INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 230ft / 69.8mTotal length
  • $2,628,000Total costs
  • 16,285Total average daily traffic
  • 1,283Total average daily truck traffic
  • 25,678Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Big Spring, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Big Spring, MO

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Big Spring)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BIG SPRING, 2.3 Mi Se Of Big Spring (Lat: 38.781139 Lon: -91.509028), Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WLU863,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2178.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 02/20/2009, Phone: (314) 386-2241


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Big Spring, MO
  • 54.5%Electricity
  • 45.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Big Spring, MO
  • 100.0%Electricity


Big Spring compared to Missouri state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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