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Salamonia, IN

Indiana

Salamonia is a small town in Indiana with a population of 199. Residents earn $58,958 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
199 Population 273/sq mi density
$58,958 Median Income $26,044 per capita
$95,600 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 41.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$58,958 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,600 home value, $1,100/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,958
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $95,600
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.5%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.5%
192% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

How Salamonia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population199
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,958
Per Capita$26,044
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$3,995M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,600
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units66
Rent Burden41.1%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Uninsured8.2%
Smoking17.2%
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation967 ft (295 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.0%
Libraries7

Is Salamonia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Salamonia receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Salamonia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Salamonia is $58,958, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Salamonia is $95,600, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Salamonia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 19.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Salamonia has a population of 199 with a density of 273 people per square mile. The median age is 34.3 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.5%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

199
Total Population
273
People / sq mi
34.3yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Salamonia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Salamonia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Salamonia is $58,958, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Salamonia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,958
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,044
Avg Weekly Wage$974
IRS Avg AGI$78,019

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.5%
192% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,218
County GDP$3,995M

Business (County)

Restaurants98
Healthcare83
Retail165
Manufacturing86

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,098
17% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Drive Alone77.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Salamonia is $95,600, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,600
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden41.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.0%
Housing Units66
Median Year Built1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,098
17% above US avg
Effective Rate4.29%
In Salamonia, 40.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.2% of residents lack health insurance. 17.2% are current smokers. 27.4% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Salamonia vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.5%
26% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.4%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.2%
23% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity24.3%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress13.4%
Short Sleep37.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate73.7%
Uninsured8.2%
5% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.2%
Dental Visits61.5%
Premature Death7,561/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access72.1%
Healthcare Facilities83
Salamonia has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.9 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall19.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation967 ft (295 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density273/sq mi
Coordinates40.3860°N, 84.8649°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS39107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 66.7-point margin. 75.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83%
D 16.3%

Winner: Republican by 66.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.0%
79% below US avg
High School+97.7%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density273/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities83
Restaurants98
Retail Stores165

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Drive Alone77.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.0%

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