Abilene, TX
Living in Abilene
Bikeability23
Walkability31
Commute98
Public Transit20
Affordability77
Public Safety64
Airports2
Hospitals60
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
124kPopulation+7.5k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age
23%College-Educated
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black10%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate32%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
76%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military3%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$120kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$723Median Monthly Rent+$194 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas48%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Abilene
United States45
Texas51
Abilene Metro Area34
Taylor County34
Property Crime in Abilene
United States48
Texas58
Abilene Metro Area39
Taylor County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 44 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Abilene
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding43
Tornado22
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Abilene, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Abilene, TX
Cornerstone Christian School
1 miles, SW
The Kenley School
2 miles, SW
St Johns Episcopal School
4 miles, SW
A Habitat for Learning
7 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Abilene, TX
Hardin-Simmons University
2 miles, N
McMurry University
2 miles, S
Abilene Christian University
2 miles, NE
Howard Payne University
67 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Abilene, TX
Hendrick Medical Center
1 miles, N
Abilene Regional Medical Center
6 miles, S
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Abilene
6 miles, S
Anson General Hospital
24 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Abilene, TX
Abilene Regional Airport
4 miles, SE
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
88 miles, SW
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
147 miles, NW