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Salix, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Woodbury County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
413
Population
243/sq mi density
$62,143
Median Income
$32,476 per capita
$162,500
Home Value
$228,908 Zillow
$914
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
230
Violent Crime/100K
2,115 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,143 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
230 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Salix experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,081 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3119°N, 96.2922°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Woodbury County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Salix has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").