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In July 2026, median household income was US$33,015 a year. The city had 20 schools in 2026. There were 53 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Abbeville had a population of 11,003 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population10,861people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,794EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent728.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.46%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Abbeville?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Abbeville.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$829 per month, while the median home value was US$97,300 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 49.6%, and the vacancy rate was 22.3% in July 2026. 55.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Abbeville recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$829/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent55.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)22.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,594 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)780.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent728.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Abbeville a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student55%strong on legal route, weak on work · range 44–66%
Family59%strong on family, weak on cost · range 46–72%
Retirement51%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 38–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 622 of 10,861 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Abbeville is 5.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income33,015 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband62.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet8.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary1,794 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,087 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate5.46 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Abbeville?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,087 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,587of €2,449 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,449
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €780
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,587
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Abbeville Salary needed to live in Abbeville

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Abbeville. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Abbeville. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher76.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools20 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
School enrolment, share of residents21.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents53 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,724 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Abbeville when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesAbbeville highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Abbeville highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
San Jose3,195
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents831.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time25.14 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work8.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportARA3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport25 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Abbeville. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Abbeville.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 15.33 · Feb 17.39 · Mar 20.72 · Apr 23.94 · May 27.78 · Jun 30.94 · Jul 31.94 · Aug 32.33 · Sep 30.44 · Oct 26.39 · Nov 20.67 · Dec 16.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00165296 (LELAND BOWMAN LOCK)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 4.89 · Feb 7.11 · Mar 10.78 · Apr 14.33 · May 18.94 · Jun 22.17 · Jul 23 · Aug 22.61 · Sep 20.44 · Oct 14.72 · Nov 9.44 · Dec 6.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00165296 (LELAND BOWMAN LOCK)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 10.11 · Feb 12.22 · Mar 15.72 · Apr 19.17 · May 23.39 · Jun 26.56 · Jul 27.5 · Aug 27.44 · Sep 25.44 · Oct 20.56 · Nov 15.06 · Dec 11.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 146.3 · Feb 105.2 · Mar 100.8 · Apr 129 · May 122.7 · Jun 187.5 · Jul 180.1 · Aug 183.9 · Sep 143.8 · Oct 129.8 · Nov 115.6 · Dec 113 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00160007 (ABBEVILLE)13Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading15.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.25 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,182 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature30.12 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature21.99 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature15.09 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Round Rock ±1.1 °C. Elsewhere: Amagasaki (Japan) ±2.9 °C, Daitō (Japan) ±2.9 °C, Habikino (Japan) ±2.9 °C, Higashiosaka (Japan) ±2.9 °C, Hirakata (Japan) ±2.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 622 is not 1.9% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area16.11 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)17Official
Foreign-resident share1.9 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents622 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density693.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population10,861 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value97,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes49.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate57.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad5.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage53.72 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage75.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance9.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher10.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available74.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 20223,608 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20228 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,569 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home5.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans78.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Abbeville

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Broussard as an Abbeville alternative in the same region

25 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €3,684 Broussard vs €1,794 Abbeville+105%
  • Unemployment: 3.6% Broussard vs 5.5% Abbeville−34%
  • Nearest airport: 7.0 km Broussard vs 25.0 km Abbeville−72%
  • Residents: 15,799 Broussard vs 10,861 Abbeville+45%
  • Foreign residents: 1.7% Broussard vs 1.9% Abbeville−11%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,087 Broussard vs €3,087 Abbevillesame level
Full comparisonMore about Broussard

Columbia as an Abbeville alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 787 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Residents: 50,072 Columbia vs 10,861 Abbeville+361%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,011 Columbia vs €1,794 Abbeville+68%
  • Unemployment: 2.6% Columbia vs 5.5% Abbeville−52%
  • Foreign residents: 3.0% Columbia vs 1.9% Abbeville+56%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,723 Columbia vs €3,087 Abbeville+21%
  • Nearest airport: 15.0 km Columbia vs 25.0 km Abbeville−40%
Full comparisonMore about Columbia

Cities near Abbeville

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Abbeville, nearest in population first.

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Heath10,859 residentsColumbia10,865 residentsFort Oglethorpe10,868 residentsMedulla10,871 residentsSumner10,871 residentsCottage Grove10,851 residents

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Is Abbeville part of Lafayette?

Abbeville is in the published commuting zone of Lafayette; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Lafayette city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source16

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Abbeville?

The median gross salary is 3,087 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Abbeville?

The unemployment rate is 5.46 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Abbeville?

The published population is 10,861 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Abbeville?

622 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Abbeville a good place to live?

Abbeville may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Abbeville part of Lafayette?

Abbeville is in the published commuting zone of Lafayette; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Abbeville?

Youngsville, Broussard are near Abbeville. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00160007 (ABBEVILLE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  4. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00165296 (LELAND BOWMAN LOCK) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  7. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  16. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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