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Big Spring, MD
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland.
Population
21
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
151
ZIP codes
0
Big Spring and its ZIP codes
Big Spring at a glance
- Big Spring is 76% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Big Spring.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,257
66,110 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $7,506 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Big Spring, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,066
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
280
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Spring, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Big Spring
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clear SpringTown | 2.1 mi | 0.1 |
| CharltonCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Indian SpringsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Big PoolCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.1 |
| PinesburgCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| ErnstvilleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Falling Waters, WVCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.3 |
| Hedgesville, WVTown | 5.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Wilson-ConococheagueCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 4.7 |
| PecktonvilleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Kemps MillCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| WilliamsportTown | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| DownsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.6 |
| HalfwayCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.4 |
| CearfossCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Spring, MD in?
- Big Spring is in Washington County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Big Spring, MD?
- About 21 people live in Big Spring, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Spring?
- Nearby places include Clear Spring (2.1 mi), Charlton (2.5 mi), Indian Springs (3.9 mi), Big Pool (4.1 mi), Pinesburg (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023