Salamonia, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Mercer County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
199 Population 273/sq mi density
$58,958 Median Income $26,044 per capita
$95,600 Home Value $162,480 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 41.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
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, 12.7% 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

Salamonia, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,958
22% below
$26,044 per capita
Home Value
$95,600
66% below
Zillow: $162,480
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
41.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
253% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Salamonia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Salamonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
34%
Rent
95%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
353%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Salamonia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Salamonia residents earn a median household income of $58,958 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,044. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,218 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Salamonia is $95,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,480. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 41.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

7.0% of adults in Salamonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population199
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,958
Per Capita$26,044
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$3,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$974

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,600
Rent$1,100
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$162,480
Housing Units66
Rent Burden41.1%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,561/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation967 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Salamonia was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.