City profile
Salina, KS
Saline County · Population 46,307
Salina is a town in Saline County, KS with about 46,307 residents and a typical home value near $173,000. It is 79 miles from Wichita, KS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
225
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$173,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,127
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
80
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.58%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.65%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 66/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Ice storm, Tornado
Nearest major airport
159 mi to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 33% Democratic / 65% Republican
Community
Population
46,307
Black population
4.1%
County
Saline County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 46,307 residents
- Typical home value about $173,000
- 79 miles from Wichita, KS
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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