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Salina, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Saline County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
46,432
Population
1,766/sq mi density
$60,624
Median Income
$33,344 per capita
$164,500
Home Value
$170,631 Zillow
$911
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
457
Violent Crime/100K
3,706 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,624 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,500 home value, $911/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
457 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Salina enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 26.3 sq mi (68.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,766/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8131°N, 97.6145°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Saline County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in |
Salina has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").