Why Abilene?

Abilene preserves the traditional heritage of the Old West while providing all the exciting advantages of a thriving contemporary city. Abilene is home to Dyess Air Force Base and the 7th Bomb Wing. With a 13 minute average commute, living and working in Abilene gives you more time to spend with your family, developing your practice and enjoying life.

In Abilene, we have a sense of community. You get the small town feel but with all the conveniences. Every cuisine from South of the Border to Southern Italy can be found including the best Mesquite BBQ. Churches adorn every corner, and fine art museums and the historic Paramount Theatre round out the highlights of the city. Outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, golf and tennis are enjoyed year-around. As a healthcare provider you can trust with all these great community assets, Abilene has an opportunity for you.

Hendrick is the first name in healthcare in the Texas Midwest. The medical center is central to many of the community events and activities for this area. We serve more than 20 counties providing the best healthcare available. Be a part of our staff and see why so many people are calling Abilene home.

Abilene at a Glimpse

• Low cost of living
• Three four-year universities
• Year-around golf and tennis
• Regional airport
• Recreational lakes and hunting
• Frontier Texas! virtual museum ranked a must-see by the New York Times
• Buffalo Gap Historic Village
• The Grace Museum
• Abilene Zoo
• Old Jail Art Center
• National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
  

Abilene links
City of Abilene
Dyess Air Force Base
Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau
Develop Abilene
ACU Center for Business and Economic Research
Abilene Reporter-News
KTXS Television
KRBC and KTAB Television
Abilene Christian University
Hardin-Simmons University
McMurry University