At a Glance
Median Income
$36,789
$9,230 per capita
Violent Crime
426/100K
2,181/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Salado Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salado's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salado a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salado residents earn a median household income of $36,789 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $9,230. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Salado reports 426 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,181/100K.
Education
3.6% of adults in Salado hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salado has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population443
Median Age23.9 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female28% / 72%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$36,789
Per Capita$9,230
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership36.8%
Zillow$171,300
Housing Units270
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent426/100K
Property2,181/100K
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death11,068/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation451 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Salado was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.