Abilene, Kansas

Population 6,826

Abilene is located in Dickinson County, KS. The population is 6,826, making Abilene the largest city in Dickinson County.

There are 7 public schools in Abilene with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Abilene is very low , and there are 24 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Abilene is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Abilene property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Abilene include Grant Township, Detroit and Lincoln Township.

Abilene Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 14.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.4%

Crime Rate

38.94% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 144
  • Violent Crimes: 160
  • Robbery: 16
  • Burglary: 225
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 994

Registered Offenders

61.48% Higher than national avg.
  • 24 offenders in Abilene
  • 35.16 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

81 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 73

Unemployment

Moderate 3.0%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Abilene, KS and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Abilene's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
2 Private Schools

Abilene Baptist Academy

St Andrew's Elementary School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Abilene, KS

Property Reports view all

5 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Abilene, KS issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 5 permits, 3 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Abilene, KS issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $560
  • 1 Bedroom: $564
  • 2 Bedrooms: $742
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,004
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,006

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Environmental Hazards

81 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Abilene, KS has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Abilene, KS is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Abilene, KS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.13°
  • February 33.67°
  • March 46.03°
  • April 54.83°
  • May 65.6°
  • June 77.87°
  • July 82.12°
  • August 78.88°
  • September 68.87°
  • October 56.67°
  • November 45.18°
  • December 30.27°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Abilene, KS

Earthquakes
Abilene, KS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Abilene, KS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Abilene, KS has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Abilene, KS has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Abilene, KS: $46,598

Unemployment

Unemployment in Abilene is 3.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.64%
White Collar - 56.36%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Sam Brownback
  • Sen. Jerry Moran
  • Sen. Pat Roberts

City Representatives

  • Tim Huelskamp

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

17 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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