My Abilene : Living Here
At-a-glance Abilene
Population, demographics, income, climate, etc.
Important Phone Numbers
City Services, utilities, education, hospitals, etc.
15 Great Things About Abilene
From A (All-America City) to Z (the zoo, of course)!
12,000 college students have an impact
With about 12,000 college students in town, higher education is a big business in Abilene and perhaps an even bigger influence on its quality of life.
The Military Factor
Dyess Air Force Base critical to Abilene in terms of people and economic impact.
Outdoor Recreation
Hunting, recreational facilities, area lakes, Texas Forts Trail, etc.
Performing Arts
Broadway in Abilene? Yes. Plenty of ballet and classical stuff, too!
Visual Arts
Outdoor sculptures and indoor galleries
Cultural Pursuits
ArtWalk and the historic Paramount Theatre are important to downtown.
Transportation
Need to get here? Just arriving? Want to drive around and see the sights?
