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Salina, OK
Town in Mayes County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,148
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
987
ZIP codes
0
Salina and its ZIP codes
Salina at a glance
- Salina is about 17 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,596, 35% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,300 (51% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $746 a month.
Local data for Salina, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Salina, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,596
Poverty rate
32.6%
Median home value
$98,300
Median rent
$746/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (146), Irish Americans (106), Mexican Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mayes County. PPP loans are for Salina.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,293
14,392 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,654
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $9,414 per person
How people get to work
Salina, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Salina, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
801
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 26°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salina, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Salina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pump BackCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.1 |
| WickliffeCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 9.3 |
| Hoot OwlTown | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 7 |
| Sportsmen AcresTown | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Locust GroveTown | 6.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Sams CornerCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| Snake CreekCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 8.4 |
| KenwoodCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 45.1 |
| RoseCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 9 |
| StrangTown | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Pryor CreekCity | 9.3 mi | 10.1 |
| SpavinawTown | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Iron PostCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.7 |
| BallouCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| Cedar CrestCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salina, OK in?
- Salina is in Mayes County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Salina, OK?
- About 1,148 people live in Salina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salina?
- Nearby places include Pump Back (2.3 mi), Wickliffe (2.3 mi), Hoot Owl (5 mi), Little Rock (6 mi), Sportsmen Acres (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023