Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Abilene

Updated June 22, 2026

See how neighborhoods in Abilene compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →

Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked

#1
Fort Phantom10

Extensive agricultural fields and vast open spaces define this area, which is significantly more rural than the Abilene average. According to iHuus data, the landscape consists of sparse, isolated structures and minimal building density.

#2
Buck Creek8.4

Large agricultural fields, scattered structures, and expansive industrial lots define this area. This landscape is notably more open and less dense than the typical Abilene urban environment, according to iHuus data.

#3
Far Southside8.2

Expansive open fields and large residential lots provide a more rural atmosphere than most of Abilene. This area features a low density of homes transitioning into woodland and agricultural land, according to iHuus data.

#4
Lytle7.8

#5
North College7.3

#6
Abilene Heights7.3

#7
Park Central7

#8
Chimney Rock6.9

#9
South Treadaway6.8

#10
Sears Park6.8

Full Abilene Urban-Rural Index Ranking

City average:7.25— scores above this beat the city average
NeighborhoodScoreCity Rankvs. City Avg
Fort Phantom10#1+2.8 ↑
Buck Creek8.4#2+1.2 ↑
Far Southside8.2#3+0.9 ↑
Lytle7.8#4+0.5 ↑
North College7.3#5—
Abilene Heights7.3#6—
Park Central7#7-0.3 ↓
Chimney Rock6.9#8-0.3 ↓
South Treadaway6.8#9-0.5 ↓
Sears Park6.8#10-0.5 ↓
River Oaks/Brookhollow6.7#11-0.5 ↓
River Oaks/Brookhollow6.7#12-0.5 ↓
Westwood Richland6.7#13-0.5 ↓
Red Bud Park6.6#14-0.7 ↓
Cobb Park6.5#15-0.8 ↓
Elmwood6.5#16-0.8 ↓
Overplace6.5#17-0.8 ↓
Sayles Boulevard6.5#18-0.8 ↓

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