What are the schools like in Salix, IA?

School district data for Salix is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Salix?

The median household income in Salix, IA is $67,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.4%.

What is the weather like in Salix, IA?

Salix has an average high temperature of 29.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.0 inches.

Salix, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Salix, IA affordable or expensive?

Salix's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Salix is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,500 and the median rent is $738 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Salix, IA?

Salix has a violent crime rate of 484.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2847.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Salix, IA a Good Place to Live?

Salix is a small town of 446 in Iowa, with a median household income of $67,500 and a 0.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Salix stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Salix is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Salix city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.1

Salix's overall cost of living index is 88.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Salix costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Salix, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$738	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Salix's violent crime rate is 484.9 per 100,000 residents — 28% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

484.9 /100k

Property Crime

2847.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Salix, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Salix sees average highs of 29.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 29.3 inches of annual precipitation and 36.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Salix, IA
Average High — January	29.5°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	29.3"
Annual Snowfall	36.0"

Demographics

Metric	Salix, IA	National Avg
Population	446	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sloan, IA 6 mi Sergeant Bluff, IA 7 mi Bronson, IA 8 mi Dakota City, NE 10 mi Homer, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Salix

Salix, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51052

Salix vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salix, IA affordable or expensive?

Salix's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Salix roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $150,500 and median rent is $738/month.

What is the crime rate in Salix, IA?

Salix's violent crime rate is 484.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2847.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Salix?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Salix, IA a good place to live?

Salix, IA has a population of 446, a median household income of $67,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Salix?

Salix averages 29.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.3 inches with about 36.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Salix?

Salix, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51052.

What is the population of Salix?

The population of Salix, Iowa is 446 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Salix?

Key numbers for living in Salix: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $150,500, median household income $67,500, crime index 131 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Salix side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.