Favorability to Plaintiff:

4 (Moderately Unfavorable)

Summary:

Centered on Big Spring, this rural venue runs on an oil/gas and agriculture economy with a significant prison industry. Jurors are conservative and closely tied to energy and corrections employers, which, combined with limited local plaintiff capabilities, keeps the forum defense-oriented. The verdict record shows no significant plaintiff wins, and Permian Basin dynamics reinforce a defense bias. Net: a less favorable venue for plaintiffs, where panels are cautious on damages and push close calls toward the defense.

County Seat:

Big Spring

Population (2024):

30,833

Median Age:

37.6

Median Income:

$67,243

2024 Election Results:

Trump (81.0%)