Taylor
6.9
High score (8-10)
Taylor County has 136,000 people. Abilene is the county seat with three universities — Abilene Christian (6,000 students, Churches of Christ), Hardin-Simmons (2,000, Baptist), and McMurry (1,000, Methodist). Dyess AFB provides military diversity. A foreign man with connections to any of the three universities has an educational social context that wouldn't exist in a pure West Texas agricultural county.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
All three universities are Christian-affiliated, which shapes the social culture in visible ways. Abilene is the most conservative large city in Texas in many ways — it was the last dry large city in Texas, not permitting liquor sales by the drink until 1978. The social norms reflect that heritage.
Lower score (below 6)
Abilene's conservative Christian culture is the defining social reality. Church membership is the primary social infrastructure, and outsiders who aren't part of that world are on the outside of most of the county's social life. Dyess AFB helps with some demographic diversity but doesn't change the city's fundamental cultural orientation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Taylor, Texas?
$51k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Taylor, Texas?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Taylor, Texas?
25% men have degree
What's the average male height in Taylor, Texas?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Taylor, Texas?
Local women avg 29.4