Abilene Metro Area, TX
Living in the Abilene Metro Area
Bikeability17
Walkability26
Commute92
Public Transit15
Affordability76
Public Safety67
Airports2
Hospitals58
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
171kPopulation+7.6k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate32%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military2%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$699Median Monthly Rent+$190 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Abilene Metro Area
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in the Abilene Metro Area
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
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 the Abilene Metro Area
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding47
Tornado26
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Abilene Metro Area, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Abilene Metro Area, TX
Cornerstone Christian School
2 miles, W
The Kenley School
3 miles, SW
St Johns Episcopal School
5 miles, W
A Habitat for Learning
7 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Abilene Metro Area, TX
Abilene Christian University
1 miles, NE
Hardin-Simmons University
2 miles, NW
McMurry University
2 miles, SW
Howard Payne University
67 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Abilene Metro Area, TX
Hendrick Medical Center
2 miles, NW
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 Metro Area, TX
Abilene Regional Airport
4 miles, SE
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
88 miles, SW
Robert Gray Army Airfield
147 miles, SE