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Salina, KS
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Salina, KS
At a Glance
How Salina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Salina a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Salina residents earn a median household income of $60,624 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,344. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,583 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salina is $164,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,631. Median rent is $911/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Salina reports 457 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,706/100K. The murder rate is 4.3/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Salina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salina has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.