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Crime in Salida summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Salida. Key points include:
There were 47 total crimes in Salida in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Salida is 787.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Salida is 184.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Salida is 603.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Salida is -62.84% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Salida Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Salida / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 47 | 787.5 | 3,069.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 184.3 | 476.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 63.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 167.6 | 350.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 36 | 603.2 | 2,592.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 100.5 | 348.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 26 | 435.7 | 1,754.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 67.0 | 490.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Salida summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Salida. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Salida is 125 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Salida is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Salida is $700,439.
The median income in Salida is $70,045.
Salida's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Salida Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Salida | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 163 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Salida, CO Weather
The average high in Salida is 57.2° and the average low is 27.4°.
There are 34.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 14.0 inches of precipitation each year with 49.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Salida |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 27.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 34.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 14.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 49.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Salida Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Salida
The current population in Salida is 5,861. The population has increased 10.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,861 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 5,786 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 5,697 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 5,671 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 5,543 | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 5,791 | 2.6% |
| 2018 | 5,642 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 5,565 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 5,430 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 5,373 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 5,329 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 5,304 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 5,284 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 5,273 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 5,287 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salida
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Salida is:
81.8% White with 4,796 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 42 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.9% Two Or More with 407 Two Or More residents.
10.3% Hispanic with 605 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Salida | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.8% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.9% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.3% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Salida
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Salida is 51.4% female with 3,012 female residents.
Salida is 48.6% male with 2,849 male residents.
| Gender | Salida | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salida for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Salida completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Salida completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Salida completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Salida completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Salida completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Salida completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Salida completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Salida completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Salida completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Salida | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Salida, Colorado
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5.7% of households in Salida earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Salida earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.3% of households in Salida earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.3% of households in Salida earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.1% of households in Salida earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.2% of households in Salida earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.5% of households in Salida earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.8% of households in Salida earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in Salida earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.9% of households in Salida earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Salida | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.8% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.9% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
