CallataGuidesBig Spring, TX business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Big Spring, TX micropolitan area.
- Population
- 30,8332024 est.
- Establishments
- 737CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Big Spring, TX micropolitan area
The Big Spring, TX micropolitan area covers 1 county in Texas and had 30,833 residents in July 2024, down 11.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 814th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 794th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Howard County, TX | 30,833 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Big Spring, TX
County Business Patterns counted 737 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 9,082 people in mid-March with $548.3 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.3 employees per establishment. 49.2% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (110), accommodation and food services (88), and other services (except public administration) (70).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 110 | 1,439 | $52,210,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 88 | 1,399 | $30,027,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 70 | 583 | $16,067,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 68 | 2,151 | $157,136,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 60 | 654 | $59,800,000 |
| Construction (23) | 52 | 468 | $43,500,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 50 | 268 | $17,135,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 45 | 129 (high noise) | $7,435,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 39 | 403 | $30,783,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 39 | 319 | $35,317,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 38 | 134 | $7,326,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 23 | 134 (high noise) | $7,705,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 20 | 704 | $66,074,000 |
| Information (51) | 15 | 137 | $3,383,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 10 | 113 | $13,036,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 5 | 33 | $590,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 12 (high noise) | $766,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Big Spring, TX's businesses compare
Big Spring, TX has 23.9 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 2.8% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.3 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $60,375 (11.7% below the U.S. $68,342). 49.2% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.5% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 362 | 49.2% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 162 | 22.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 118 | 16.0% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 68 | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 26 | 3.5% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Big Spring, TX
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 40 have a published Census count in Big Spring, TX. The largest are limited-service restaurants (31), full-service restaurants (26), and hotels and motels (19). Relative to population, hotels and motels are the most over-represented: 61.6 per 100,000 residents against 16.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 31 | 614 | 19.8 |
| Full-service restaurants | 26 | 337 | 13.0 |
| Hotels and motels | 19 | 320 | 16.8 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 13 | 54 | 4.2 |
| Electrical contractors | 11 | 93 | 8.5 |
| Home health care agencies | 9 | 101 | 11.2 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 9 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 7 | 67 | 9.6 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 7 | 8 | 1.1 |
| Residential property managers | 7 | — | — |
| Law offices | 6 | 7 | 1.2 |
| Management consulting firms | 6 | 25 | 4.2 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 6 | 22 | 3.7 |
| Site preparation contractors | 6 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 5 | 44 | 8.8 |
| General automotive repair shops | 5 | 23 | 4.6 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 5 | 236 | 47.2 |
| Child day care services | 5 | 64 | 12.8 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 4 | 26 | 6.5 |
| Nursing care facilities | 4 | 350 | 87.5 |
| Janitorial services | 4 | — | — |
| Automotive oil change and lubrication shops | 4 | — | — |
| Car washes | 4 | — | — |
| New car dealers | 4 | 96 | 24.0 |
| Used car dealers | 4 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Big Spring, TX
The area's named cities and towns have 21 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 432 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 432 | 21 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring, TX | 22,541 | 432 | 16 |
Phone costs for a typical Big Spring, TX business
The comparison below uses 12 users, the rounded average establishment size in Big Spring, TX. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $299.40 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $360.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $239.00 a month for 12 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Big Spring, TX
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Big Spring, TX is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Big Spring, TX?
432, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Big Spring, TX area?
737 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Big Spring, TX?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 12-person team that is $239.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $299.40 a month (checked September 28, 2026).