Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Salix is a small town in Iowa with a population of 413. Residents earn $62,143 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Salix receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Salix offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Salix is $62,143, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Salix is $162,500, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Salix experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 36.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,143 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,476 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,052 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,517 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,308 |
| County GDP | $7,028M |
| Restaurants | 269 |
| Healthcare | 311 |
| Retail | 389 |
| Manufacturing | 85 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,875 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.00% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |
| Census Median | $162,500 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $914 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,875 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.00% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,159/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 311 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.3 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,081 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3119°N, 96.2922°W |
| County FIPS | 19193 |
Winner: Republican by 23 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 311 |
| Restaurants | 269 |
| Retail Stores | 389 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |