Abernathy, Texas
Quick Statistics
Abernathy is a community in Hale County, Texas, home to about 3,278 people spread across 3.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $42,449 a year, and a typical home is worth about $176,400. About 33.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 76.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 17 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Abernathy ranks number 545 of 1,795 in population, number 394 in median household income, number 748 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Abernathy typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 24°F. The area sees roughly 7 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | New Deal, TX | 6.5 mi. | 668 |
| 2. | Shallowater, TX | 12.3 mi. | 2,955 |
| 3. | Idalou, TX | 14.9 mi. | 2,151 |
| 4. | Petersburg, TX | 14.9 mi. | 699 |
| 5. | Hale Center, TX | 16.5 mi. | 2,037 |
| 6. | Anton, TX | 17.8 mi. | 1,053 |
| 7. | Lubbock, TX | 18.4 mi. | 264,814 |
| 8. | Spade, TX | 18.6 mi. | 33 |
What is the population of Abernathy, Texas?
Abernathy has a population of about 3,278 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Abernathy, Texas in?
Abernathy is located in Hale County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Abernathy, Texas?
The median home value in Abernathy is about $176,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Abernathy, Texas?
The median personal income in Abernathy is about $42,449 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Abernathy, Texas?
Since 1950, 137 tornadoes have been recorded in Hale County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Abernathy, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 24 degrees, with around 7 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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