Abilene, Texas
Among the top 23% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 38% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 18% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 19% of US places
- top 3% for commute time
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 4% for violent crime
Abilene is a city in Texas with about 126,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, income tax, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on amenities nearby and violent crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Dry · Light snow
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Precipitation 2.4 in1.2 in
humid 52%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 48% of US places
Home Value$162k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 36% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 37% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.60%better than 21% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.06%better than 85% of US places
Unemployment2.8%better than 61% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation24.4 in18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.7 inbetter than 70% of US places
Sunny Days262 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 37% of US places
Comfortable Days79 daysbetter than 42% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk31.2better than 89% of US places
School Quality46.8better than 29% of US places
Violent Crime2446/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Property Crime2011/100kbetter than 19% of US places
Community
Population126,35699th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.213th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5184th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0565th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4673rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)56.9%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.9%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)27.6%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.2%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 97% of US places
Walkability7.1/20better than 61% of US places
Airport Distance160 mibetter than 15% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.8%better than 60% of US places
Amenities Nearby8.47better than 14% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 24% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Abilene an affordable place to live?
- Abilene is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 48% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Abilene?
- The median home value in Abilene is $162k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Abilene?
- Median household income in Abilene is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Abilene?
- Median gross rent in Abilene is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Abilene safe?
- Abilene is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2446/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 2011/100k.
- What is the weather like in Abilene?
- Abilene averages 84°F in July and 46°F in January, with 24.4 in of annual precipitation and about 262 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Abilene?
- Public-school quality in Abilene is below average, scoring better than 29% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Abilene?
- The average one-way commute in Abilene is 15 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)