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Abilene, KS

Abilene, KS.

Population: 10,000 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$185,953
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+60.6%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$188,825
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
16

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, hail, heatWave, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (47 mi)
Nearest airport
Abilene Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+41 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Median annual property tax
$2,232
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
74.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,792
Average weekly wage
$856
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
17

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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