| Building Permits | ||
|---|---|---|
| February | 2019 Total Value | 2018 Total Value |
| Residential | $1,110,318.00 | $1,423,943.78 |
| Commercial | $5,053,456.15 | $281,189.73 |
| Totals | $6,163,774.15 | $1,705,133.51 |
| Sales Tax | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2019 | 2018 | % change |
| City of Big Spring | $809,014.68 | $783,554.28 | 3.24% |
| Rig Count | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Howard | Permian |
| March 12th | 22 | 464 |
| Feb 12th | 22 | 481 |
| Labor Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| January | 2019 | 2018 |
| Total Employment | 10,162 | 9,700 |
| Total Unemployment | 355 | 393 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 4.1% |
Sources: City of Big Spring Permits Dept., State Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Workforce Commission, Baker Hughes