Abilene, KS

Living in Abilene

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 44
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Commute 99
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 24
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Schools 19
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Residents

6.4k Population -423 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate33%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$2.1k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office21%
Service27%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$118k Median Home Value +$7.4k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$486 Median Monthly Rent +$65 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
LP gas2%
Utility gas80%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Abilene

United States45
Kansas56
Dickinson County18

Property Crime in Abilene

United States48
Kansas58
Dickinson County27

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 5
Feb 34 1 4
Mar 44 2 2
Apr 54 3 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 74 5 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 43 2 1
Dec 31 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Abilene

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Abilene, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Abilene, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Abilene, KS

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Bethany College
34 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Abilene, KS

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Memorial Hospital
1 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Abilene, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
110 miles, W