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Abilene, Texas: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Abilene was 4.1 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 20% higher than the statewide rate (3.4). The median household income is $62,648 and the median home value is $183,700. Population: about 128,053 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Abilene?
In 2025 the Abilene Police Department reported 547 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 4.1 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is 20% higher than the Texas rate (3.4) and 27% higher than the national rate (3.3). 7 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 2,071 offenses (15.7 per 1,000; Texas: 17.9). Violent crimes fell 10% between 2021 and 2025 (610 to 547).
| Offense (2025) | Abilene count | Per 1,000 | Texas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 547 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 7 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 84 | 0.64 | 0.48 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 41 | 0.31 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 415 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,071 | 15.7 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 354 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,565 | 11.9 | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 152 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Abilene changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 610 | 2,591 | 7 |
| 2022 | 599 | 2,527 | 7 |
| 2023 | 573 | 2,224 | 7 |
| 2024 | 556 | 2,300 | 8 |
| 2025 | 547 | 2,071 | 7 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Abilene Police Department's own reports.
How does Abilene compare with Texas?
Abilene's median household earns $62,648 a year, 20% lower than the state figure ($78,476). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $183,700, and half of renters pay more than $1,157 a month. About 128,053 people live on 107 square miles of land, roughly 1,200 per square mile. The city lies in Taylor County and Jones County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Abilene | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 128,053 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $62,648 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $183,700 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,157 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.1% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 27.3% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 56.1% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 32.8 | 35.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Abilene?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 6 high-hazard dams in Abilene. 3 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 1 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Fort Phantom Hill Dam (84 ft) and Lake Kirby Dam (50 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Taylor County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Abilene?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Abilene city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Abilene?
Inside the city limits there are 44 public schools (2024-25) and 6 private schools (2023-24). 11 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Abilene State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Abilene
Gun shops
13 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Abilene city limits (12 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 17 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 7 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Abilene Indoor Gun Range (Abilene), Academy Sports + Outdoors #70 (Abilene), Caroline Colt Retroactive LLC (Abilene), Cash America Pawn (Abilene), Ezpawn (2 in Abilene), Walmart #535 (Abilene), Walmart #536 (Abilene) and Wild Bill's Pawn (4 in Abilene).
Liquor stores
23 liquor stores are on the map inside the Abilene city limits: 7PM Liquor LLC (Abilene), Abby's Bottles & Brew (Abilene), Best Price Liquor (Abilene), Big Johnson Liquor & Beer (Abilene), Cheers Corner Liquor LLC (Abilene), Cool Cats (Abilene), D & D Liquor & Beer #2 LLC (Abilene), D & D Liquor Store LLC (Abilene) and 15 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Abilene city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Abilene?
In 2025, Abilene had 4.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (547 reported), 20% higher than the Texas rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 15.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Abilene?
$62,648 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $78,476 for Texas.
How much do homes cost in Abilene?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $183,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $283,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Abilene?
Taylor County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Nearby cities
San Angelo, TX (82 mi) · Wichita Falls, TX (122 mi) · Burleson, TX (141 mi) · Fort Worth, TX (141 mi) · Midland, TX (142 mi) · Lubbock, TX (146 mi)
More: Texas statewide numbers · county pages: Taylor County and Jones County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Abilene city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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