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Abilene, KS

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Population
6,552
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,156 ft
Median Home Value
$131,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,022/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,924
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Abilene in context.

OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityJunction City, Kansas21 miles away · 22,583 residents.

About Abilene

Abilene is a city and the county seat of Dickinson County, Kansas, situated on the north side of the Smoky Hill River. Famous as the historic terminus of the Chisholm Trail and serving as the home of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, the community of approximately 6,449 is served by the Abilene Public Schools district.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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