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Salix, IA
City in Woodbury County, Iowa.
Population
402
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
237
ZIP codes
0
Salix and its ZIP codes
Salix at a glance
- Salix is about 4.1 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Salix, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodbury County. PPP loans are for Salix.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,218
50,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,344
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$660M
FY 2026, $6,234 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Salix, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,052
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
173
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salix, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Salix
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sergeant BluffCity | 5.9 mi | 3 |
| SloanCity | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| BronsonCity | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Dakota City, NECity | 8.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Homer, NEVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Winnebago, NEVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Sioux CityCity | 11 mi | 59.2 |
| South Sioux City, NECity | 11 mi | 6.7 |
| Climbing HillCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| HornickCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| LawtonCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Macy, NECensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Walthill, NEVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Hubbard, NEVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Dakota Dunes, SDCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| WhitingCity | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salix, IA in?
- Salix is in Woodbury County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Salix, IA?
- About 402 people live in Salix, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salix?
- Nearby places include Sergeant Bluff (5.9 mi), Sloan (7.4 mi), Bronson (8.5 mi), Dakota City, NE (8.8 mi), Homer, NE (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023