The Town FilesSalina, Oklahoma
Town in Mayes County · population 1,085 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $98,300
- Household income
- $42,596
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 45
- Median age
- 34.6
Salina is a town of 1,085 people in Mayes County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $98,300, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better transit than 76% of Oklahoma towns, easier by car than 74% of Oklahoma towns.
How Salina ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Salina is worth $98,300, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $42,596, which is more affordable than 59% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $746 a month. 53.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Salina | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,300 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $746 | $830 |
| Median household income | $42,596 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 53.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Salina
| People | Salina | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.6% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.5% | 86.0% |
Weather in Salina
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 26.2°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.5 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 58 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Salina since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 8, 1974 about 8.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 18 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 17, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 82 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Mayes County since 1996
Mayes County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4791: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Mayes County
Mayes County had 13,938 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,213 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Salina itself the ACS puts it at 9.7%.
Public schools in Salina
5 public schools with 954 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALINA ES | PK-5 | 358 | 13.3 |
| SALINA HS | 9-12 | 263 | 13.2 |
| SALINA MS | 6-8 | 152 | 11.7 |
| WICKLIFFE PUBLIC SCHOOL | PK-8 | 111 | 12.3 |
| KENWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL | K-8 | 70 | 17.5 |
Towns near Salina
- Wickliffe, OK3.0 mi · 1,026 people · home $119,000
- Locust Grove, OK6.5 mi · 1,371 people · home $106,900
- Pryor Creek, OK8.7 mi · 9,444 people · home $166,400
- Kenwood, OK8.8 mi · 904 people · home $104,100
- Adair, OK12.0 mi · 732 people · home $202,600
- Chouteau, OK12.4 mi · 2,059 people · home $190,100
- Langley, OK14.1 mi · 606 people · home $110,800
- Peggs, OK16.2 mi · 789 people · home $108,800
Salina questions
Is Salina, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Salina scores better for retirees than 11% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 50%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Salina?
The median owner-occupied home in Salina is valued at $98,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,596, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $746 a month.
What is the weather like in Salina?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 26.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 5.5 inches of snow.
Does Salina get tornadoes?
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Salina since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 8, 1974. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- 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)