Salina, UT

Salina, Utah

Salina, Utah, in Sevier county, is 88 miles S of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 263 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city has a population of 2,393.

The People and Families of Salina

In Salina, about 68% of adults are married. Salina is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Salina is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Salina had a median family income of $38,816.

Salina Housing

About 78% of housing units in Salina are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Salina benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Utah.

Commuting

In Salina, 87% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Residents of Salina, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Salina strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 8%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 13%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Salina, UT

Comparing Salina to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Salina Almanac

Salina Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Salina Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Salina, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Salina Public Libraries

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Salina High Schools (2004)

NORTH SEVIER HIGH
350 W 400 N
435-529-3717
Serves 307 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Salina Colleges

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