Saline County, Missouri
Among the top 7% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 18% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 18% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
- top 8% for commute time
- top 14% for unemployment
- bottom 16% for violent crime
Saline County is a county in Missouri with about 23,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and cost of living. It rates lower on school quality and violent crime.
Official websitesalinecountymo.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.9 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 85% of US counties
Home Value$130k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$718better than 75% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 78% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.85%better than 50% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.56%better than 48% of US counties
Unemployment2.7%better than 86% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.4 in44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.6 inbetter than 57% of US counties
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 34% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 33% of US counties
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk51.6better than 47% of US counties
School Quality41.3better than 18% of US counties
Violent Crime1487/100kbetter than 16% of US counties
Property Crime1230/100kbetter than 35% of US counties
Community
Population23,21946th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.510th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3358th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0155th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3849th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.8%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.4%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.1%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.9%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 92% of US counties
Walkability6.8/20better than 72% of US counties
Airport Distance83 mibetter than 59% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.7%better than 53% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.31better than 63% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 80% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Saline County an affordable place to live?
- Saline County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 85% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Saline County?
- The median home value in Saline County is $130k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Saline County?
- Median household income in Saline County is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Saline County?
- Median gross rent in Saline County is $718 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Saline County safe?
- Saline County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1487/100k (better than 16%). Property crime is 1230/100k.
- What is the weather like in Saline County?
- Saline County averages 77°F in July and 28°F in January, with 40.4 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Saline County?
- Public-school quality in Saline County is below average, scoring better than 18% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Saline County?
- The average one-way commute in Saline County is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)