Abilene, TX

Living in Abilene

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 31
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 35
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Schools 31
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Residents

124k Population +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

$51k Median 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

$120k Median Home Value +$32k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$723 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Abilene, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Abilene, TX

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The Kenley School
2 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Abilene, TX

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McMurry University
2 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Abilene, TX

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Anson General Hospital
24 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Abilene, TX

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