At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$32,711 per capita
Home Value
$121,000
Zillow: $186,863
Median Rent
$683/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
14.6% smoking rate
How Solomon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Solomon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Solomon 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
Solomon residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,711. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Solomon is $121,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,863. Median rent is $683/month, with 25.0% 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 1971.
Education
13.5% of adults in Solomon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Solomon has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population945
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,099/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$32,711
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$854M
Avg Weekly Wage$855
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,000
Rent$683
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$186,863
Housing Units413
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,197/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,186 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Solomon was founded in 1866.
The median home in Solomon was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.