Abilene Metro Area, TX

Living in the Abilene Metro Area

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 26
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 35
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Schools 41
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Residents

171k Population +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

$53k Median 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

$116k Median Home Value +$33k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$699 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Abilene Metro Area, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Abilene Metro Area, TX

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The Kenley School
3 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Abilene Metro Area, TX

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McMurry University
2 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Abilene Metro Area, TX

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Anson General Hospital
24 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Abilene Metro Area, TX

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