Salina SnackAbility
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Crime in Salina summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Salina. Key points include:
There were 1,349 total crimes in Salina in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Salina is 2,968.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Salina is 492.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Salina is 2,475.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Salina is 40.06% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Salina Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Salina / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,349 | 2,968.3 | 2,395.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 224 | 492.9 | 438.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 37 | 81.4 | 30.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 147 | 323.5 | 359.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,125 | 2,475.4 | 1,956.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 147 | 323.5 | 261.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 906 | 1,993.5 | 1,458.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 72 | 158.4 | 236.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Salina summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Salina. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Salina is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Salina is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Salina is $173,120.
The median income in Salina is $61,783.
Salina's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Salina Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Salina | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 73 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Salina, KS Weather
The average high in Salina is 67.5° and the average low is 44.3°.
There are 55.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 30.8 inches of precipitation each year with 16.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Salina |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 55.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 30.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 16.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Salina Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Salina
The current population in Salina is 46,307. The population has decreased 1.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46,307 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 46,432 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 46,734 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 46,896 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 46,706 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 46,998 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 47,230 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 47,513 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 47,676 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 47,840 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 47,894 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 47,726 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 47,605 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 47,387 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 47,132 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salina
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Salina is:
76.2% White with 35,263 White residents.
3.8% African American with 1,757 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 43 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 856 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 19 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 1,977 Two Or More residents.
13.8% Hispanic with 6,387 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Salina | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.2% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.8% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.8% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Salina
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Salina is 50.3% female with 23,291 female residents.
Salina is 49.7% male with 23,015 male residents.
| Gender | Salina | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salina for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Salina completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Salina completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Salina completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Salina completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Salina completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Salina completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Salina completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Salina completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Salina completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Salina | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Salina, Kansas
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6.0% of households in Salina earn Less than $10,000.
5.6% of households in Salina earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.9% of households in Salina earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.9% of households in Salina earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Salina earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.0% of households in Salina earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in Salina earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.2% of households in Salina earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.2% of households in Salina earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.8% of households in Salina earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Salina | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.2% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
