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Abilene, Texas

       
Total population 114,797 Average January/July temperatures 40.7° / 82.3°
Median home price N/A Annual Precipitation 21.08 in. /yr.
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Abilene, Texas

This city is home to the "world's largest Bar-B-Que."

Cultural Attractions
The West Texas Fair and Rodeo is held in Abilene each year.
Economy
The regional petroleum industry headquarters is in Abilene.
Fun Fact
This city is home to three colleges: Abilene Christian University, Hardin-Simmons University, and McMurray College.
Geography
Abilene sits due west of Dallas, off Interstate 20.
Recreation
The Abilene Zoo cares for over 500 animals, surrounded by native Texas flora.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 53.71 ° / 27.76 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 93.98 ° / 70.52 °
Precipitation (?) 21.08 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 41 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 104
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 104
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) N/A
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $40096.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $34906
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.25 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 1
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 6
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 2
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 12
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 1
Number of libraries within the county (?) 2
Number of museums within the county (?) 1
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 114,797
Population density (?) 1,072 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 14.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 23,671 people
Education (?) 20 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 4
Number of clinics within the county (?) 6
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 17
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