At a Glance
Median Income
$62,143
$32,476 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $228,908
Median Rent
$914/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14.7% smoking rate
How Salix Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salix's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salix a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salix residents earn a median household income of $62,143 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,476. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,308 business establishments, including 269 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salix is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,908. Median rent is $914/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
15.8% of adults in Salix hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salix has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population413
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,143
Per Capita$32,476
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$7,028M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$914
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$228,908
Housing Units214
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,081 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Salix was built in 1953.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 269 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.