Abilene, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Taylor County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
127,130
Population
1,192/sq mi density
$62,720
Median Income
$31,019 per capita
$178,900
Home Value
$224,585 Zillow
$1,106
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
427
Violent Crime/100K
1,772 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,720 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,900 home value, $1,106/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Abilene enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
| Area | 112.1 sq mi (290.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4545°N, 99.7381°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Taylor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Abilene Regional (ABI) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 1.3 in |
Abilene has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.1").