Salina

Salina, Kansas Overview

Salina scores 51.3/100 overall (C+), ranking #14 of 20 cities in Kansas — below the state composite of 59.3. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 78/100, while Livability lags at 30/100.

Income & Employment in Salina

The median household income in Salina is $60,624, 13% below the statewide median of $69,747. The local unemployment rate of 3.4% is higher than the state’s 3.3%. Population grew 0.2% recently.

Safety in Salina

With a violent crime rate of 540 per 100,000, Salina exceeds the Kansas average of 360. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 2985 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Salina

Despite Kansas’s generally moderate costs (index: 90), Salina’s cost of living index of 113 places it above the national average. The median home value is $164,500. Median monthly rent is $911. Renters spend 18.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Salina

The adult obesity rate in Salina is 41.4%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 12.1%. Residents report an average of 17 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Kansas ranks #29 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Salina

Salina has a high school graduation rate of 91.2%. The student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $18,825 per student, well above the national median. The city has 14 public schools serving 6,778 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Salina

Salina enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 58.4°F. Summers average 79.9°F. Winters average 36.4°F. Annual precipitation is 21.3 inches. The average commute of 13.5 minutes is notably short.

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