Miscellaneous
Area Code		325
Elevation		1,750 feet
City Size		110 square miles
County    Taylor
Est. Population   116,806
Age Groups
19 years and under		30.0%
20-24 years		11%
25-34		14%
35-54		25%
55+		20%
Median Age		31.5 years
Climate
Averages
Coldest month--January (43.5 F)
Hottest month -- July (83.5 F)
Annual rainfall is 23.78 inches
Wind speed is 12 miles per hour
Relative Humidity is 59%

Economy
Agriculture
Farm Products	$28.0 million
Livestock	$47.0 million
Oil and Gas Revenues	$592.4 million

Government

City The City of Abilene
Abilene Police Department	911 - Emergencies Only
	325-673-8331 - Non Emergency
County Central Appraisal District of Taylor County Taylor County Courthouse
Taylor County Sheriff	911 - Emergencies Only 325-674-1333 - Non Emergency

 

Education
Abilene Independent School District (K-12)	325-677-1444
Abilene Intercollegiate School of Nursing	325-672-2441
Wylie Independent School District (K-12)	325-677-1444

Higher Education
Abilene Christian University	325-674-2000
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Dyess AFB	325-692-2007
Hardin-Simmons University	325-670-1000
McMurry University	325-793-3800
Cisco Jr. College	325-673-4567
Texas State Technical College	325-672-7091
Texas Tech University Center for Excellence	325-677-1112

History
Taylor County Historical Commission	325-691-1894

Hospitals
Hendrick Health System	325-670-2000
Abilene Regional Medical Center	325-695-9900
West Texas Hospital	325-692-6300

Libraries
The Abilene Public Library	325-677-2474

Newcomer Information
Abilene Chamber of Commerce	325-677-7241

Newspaper
Abilene Reporter News	325-673-4271
Voter Registration
Texas Drivers License
Utilities
Electric Service Provider Listings	866-797-4839
Atmos Energy (Natural Gas)	800-460-3030
Telephone
Water (city of Abilene)	325-676-6405
Community Resources
A Call for Help	Phone 211