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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
$206,199 Zillow
$1,106
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
370
Violent Crime/100K
2,516 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,720 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,900 home value, $1,106/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
370 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Abilene enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Abilene has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 46°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.9").