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Big Spring, MO
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Missouri.
Population
140
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
0
Big Spring and its ZIP codes
Big Spring at a glance
- Big Spring is 54% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Big Spring.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,989
3,178 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,036
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$83.7M
FY 2026, $7,392 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Big Spring, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
370
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Spring, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Big Spring
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McKittrickTown | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| RhinelandTown | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| New FlorenceCity | 7.5 mi | 3 |
| High HillCity | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| HermannCity | 7.7 mi | 2.6 |
| DanvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| GasconadeCity | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| JonesburgCity | 10 mi | 2 |
| BergerCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Montgomery CityCity | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| MorrisonCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| PendletonVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| BellflowerCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| BuellCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| ChamoisCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| WarrentonCity | 19 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Spring, MO in?
- Big Spring is in Montgomery County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Big Spring, MO?
- About 140 people live in Big Spring, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Spring?
- Nearby places include McKittrick (4.9 mi), Rhineland (5.9 mi), New Florence (7.5 mi), High Hill (7.7 mi), Hermann (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023