Salina, Kansas
Salina is a city of 46,307 people in Saline County, Kansas, founded in 1858.
Why visit Salina
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 67 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts, AMC Salina 10, Christ Cathedral and Masonic Temple.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Salina
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Salina
Salina is a city in and the county seat of Saline County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,889.
From the Wikipedia article Salina, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Performing arts center and former movie theater in Salina, Kansas, United States
151 South Santa Fe Avenue, Salina
Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus
School · 1.4 mi
Public university in Salina, Kansas, US
Museums and landmarks11
Christ Cathedral
Monument and historic site · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Cathedral in Salina, Kansas
138 South 8th Street, Salina
Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Masonic temple in Salina, Kansas
Whiteford (Price) Archeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Archaeological site in Saline County, United States of America
Saint John's Military School Historical Museum
Museum · 3.6 mi
1320 North 9th Street, Salina
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Kenwood Cove Water Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi
701 Kenwood Park Drive, Salina
Mo-Sa 12:30-19:00; Su 12:30-18:00
Jumpin' Joe's Family Fun Center
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
1634 Sunflower Lane, Salina
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes67
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 0.7 mi
2273 South 9th Street, Salina
Mo-Th,Su 06:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 00:00-24:00
Martinelli's Little Italy
Restaurant · Italian · 1.9 mi
158 South Santa Fe Avenue, Salina
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00;Su 11:00-21:00
Yaya's Euro Bistro
Restaurant · 1.8 mi
251 South Santa Fe Avenue, Salina
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
The Kansas Buffet Company
Restaurant · Buffet · 0.8 mi
2351 South 9th Street, Salina
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,16:00-20:30; Fr 11:00-14:30,16:00-21:00; Sa...
Luna Bella
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
117 North Santa Fe Avenue, Salina
55 more on the map.
Where to stay18
Churches and places of worship27
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.4 mi
845 South Ohio Street, Salina
Revolution Church
Church · Brethren In Christ · 1.4 mi
624 South Broadway Boulevard, Salina
Crossroad's Church
Church · Brethren In Christ · 1.7 mi
1125 West South Street, Salina
Heartland Worship Center
Church · Assemblies Of God · 2.0 mi
118 South 8th Street, Salina
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare5
Map of Salina
248 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 20°F | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 24°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 33°F | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 2.7 in |
| May | 77°F | 53°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 64°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 69°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 58°F | 2.6 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 45°F | 2.2 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 32°F | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 23°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Salina Muni Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Saline County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-02-17: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Salina Regional Airport (SLN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Assaria 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Gypsum 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Solomon 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Bennington 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Lindsborg 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Abilene 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- McPherson 31 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Junction City 44 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hutchinson 54 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Newton 55 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Salina water tower, User:Smuckola, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lowell School Salina Kansas southwest view, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lowell School Salina Kansas west view, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lowell School Salina Kansas inscribed name and date 1915, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lowell School Salina Kansas northwest view, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lowell School Salina Kansas, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lowell School Salina Kansas front, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lowell School Salina Kansas front entrance, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salina watertower 2006, E Shuman a.k.a. The Dogandpony at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- The Historic Prescott House, Salina KS from the northwest, KSGlen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Historic Prescott House, Salina KS from the northeast, KSGlen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kenwood Cove, Salina, Kansas, June 17, 2017, Smuckola, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Masonic Temple of Salina Kansas 2016 front, User:Smuckola, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Statue of Liberty replica in Salina, KS, Smuckola, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lady Liberty of Salina, Tony Pacelli, CC BY-SA 2.0
- First Salina Masonic Temple, Salina Evening Journal, Public domain
- Christ Cathedral Salina KS (cropped), KSGlen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christ Cathedral, Salina Kansas, KSGlen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pedestrian Crossing Structure in Downtown Salina Kansas, RuralResurrection, CC BY 4.0
- Salina KS banner, RuralResurrection, CC BY 4.0
- Downtown Performance Space in Salina Kansas, RuralResurrection, CC BY 4.0
- National Bank of America Salina Kansas drive-through, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Bank of America Salina Kansas west view, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Watson-Stiefel-theater, Art davis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KWU main building, Daniel Bethe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KWU building, Daniel Bethe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KWU church, Daniel Bethe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KWU Coyotes bus, Daniel Bethe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glenn Martin Stadium, KWU, stadium bleachers, Daniel Bethe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lowell School Front, FPost, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lowell School Rear, FPost, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS053-E-299050 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-8464 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- K-State Flight Line Southwest Shot, Gokstateflt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CityGo at Walmart, User:Smuckola, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flanders-lee house and carriage house, Devirathod, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stiefel Theater at Night, RuralResurrection, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt-Lincoln School, Keith Snyder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walfredo Reyes, Jr., Daniel Bethe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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