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Smolan, KS
City in Saline County, Kansas.
Population
148
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,337
ZIP codes
0
Smolan and its ZIP codes
Smolan at a glance
- Smolan is about 37 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Smolan, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Smolan.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,231
30,369 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,527
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$338M
FY 2026, $6,216 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Smolan, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
788
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
178
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 18°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smolan, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Smolan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MentorCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| BavariaCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| FalunCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.1 |
| AssariaCity | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| SalinaCity | 7.9 mi | 26.3 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| BrookvilleCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| LindsborgCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| KippCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| New CambriaCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| GypsumCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| MarquetteCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| CulverCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| RoxburyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4 |
| NilesCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| BenningtonCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smolan, KS in?
- Smolan is in Saline County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Smolan, KS?
- About 148 people live in Smolan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smolan?
- Nearby places include Mentor (4.7 mi), Bavaria (5.5 mi), Falun (5.6 mi), Assaria (5.8 mi), Salina (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023