What are the schools like in Abilene, KS?

Abilene is served primarily by Abilene. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Abilene?

The median household income in Abilene, KS is $54,948 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Abilene, KS?

Abilene has an average high temperature of 43.2°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.2 inches.

Abilene, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Abilene, KS affordable or expensive?

Abilene's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Abilene is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $134,300 and the median rent is $735 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Abilene, KS?

Abilene has a violent crime rate of 264.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1273.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Abilene, KS a Good Place to Live?

Abilene is a small town of 6,489 in Kansas, with a median household income of $54,948 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Abilene stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Abilene is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Abilene city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.3

Abilene's overall cost of living index is 88.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Abilene costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Abilene, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$134,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$735	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,948	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Abilene's violent crime rate is 264.0 per 100,000 residents — 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

264.0 /100k

Property Crime

1273.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Abilene is served primarily by Abilene. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Abilene, KS	National Avg
School District	Abilene	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Abilene sees average highs of 43.2°F in January and 94.4°F in July, with 34.3 inches of annual precipitation and 12.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Abilene, KS
Average High — January	43.2°F
Average High — July	94.4°F
Annual Precipitation	34.3"
Annual Snowfall	12.2"

Demographics

Metric	Abilene, KS	National Avg
Population	6,489	—
Median Age	43.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	22.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Detroit, KS 5 mi Enterprise, KS 6 mi Talmage, KS 7 mi Solomon, KS 8 mi Navarre, KS 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Abilene

Abilene, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67410

Abilene vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abilene, KS affordable or expensive?

Abilene's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Abilene roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $134,300 and median rent is $735/month.

What is the crime rate in Abilene, KS?

Abilene's violent crime rate is 264.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1273.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Abilene?

Public schools in Abilene are operated by Abilene. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Abilene, KS a good place to live?

Abilene, KS has a population of 6,489, a median household income of $54,948, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Abilene?

Abilene averages 43.2°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.3 inches with about 12.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Abilene?

Abilene, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67410.

What is the population of Abilene?

The population of Abilene, Kansas is 6,489 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Abilene?

Key numbers for living in Abilene: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $134,300, median household income $54,948, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Abilene side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.