The Town FilesSolomon, Kansas
City in Dickinson County · population 993 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $119,300
- Household income
- $51,063
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 40.1
Solomon is a city of 993 people in Dickinson County, Kansas. The median home is worth $119,300, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for families than 91% of Kansas towns.
How Solomon ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Solomon is worth $119,300, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $51,063, which is more affordable than 43% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $657 a month. 79.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Solomon | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,300 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $657 | $815 |
| Median household income | $51,063 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 79.9% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Solomon
| People | Solomon | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.4% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 17.8 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Solomon
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 21.7°F. About 34.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.2 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Solomon since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 25, 2016 about 4.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 22 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 26, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 126 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Dickinson County since 1996
Dickinson County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4940: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| June 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4449: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides |
| May 28, 2019 | Severe Storm | EM-3412: Tornadoes And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Dickinson County
Dickinson County had 6,412 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,483 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Solomon itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Solomon
2 public schools with 376 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Elem | PK-8 | 263 | 10.5 |
| Solomon High | 9-12 | 113 | 12.6 |
Towns near Solomon
- Abilene, KS7.6 mi · 6,460 people · home $131,500
- Enterprise, KS13.7 mi · 708 people · home $93,600
- Bennington, KS14.3 mi · 622 people · home $156,400
- Salina, KS15.2 mi · 46,889 people · home $173,200
- Chapman, KS18.9 mi · 1,377 people · home $195,600
- Minneapolis, KS22.6 mi · 1,946 people · home $143,800
- Wakefield, KS27.7 mi · 858 people · home $172,700
- Junction City, KS28.7 mi · 22,932 people · home $171,500
Solomon questions
Is Solomon, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Solomon scores better for retirees than 50% of Kansas towns and quieter than 59%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Solomon?
The median owner-occupied home in Solomon is valued at $119,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,063, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $657 a month.
What is the weather like in Solomon?
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.3 inches of precipitation a year and 12.2 inches of snow.
Does Solomon get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Solomon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 25, 2016. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)