Location Profile

Salina, Kansas

Facility Type
Facility Location
Salina, Kansas
Teaching Facility
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Trauma Center
Number of Beds
Magnet
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No

Hospital Overview

The healthcare provider is located in Salina, Kansas. With a proud history dating back over 20 years, the facility is a leader of care in the area. Primary and specialty care are both offered at the facility with state-of-the-art medical technology. Services include cancer, emergency, cardiac care, and home health.

Community Overview

Salina is a growing city located in Kansas that offers the arts, great shopping, and an assortment of recreational opportunities for all. From outdoor art installations to the over 700 acres worth of parks, Salina has something to do around every corner. Great schools, low crime, and an affordable cost of living are what attracts so many to this area. Salina is a progressive city and has been named among Niche.com’s top 8,000 Best Places to Live in America. Residents love the suburban feel with ample access to nearly anything. As one of the most affordable cities in Kansas, Salina is great for families and young professionals. You can travel through Salina with ease on the fixed bus route system, CityGo.

Learn more about Salina at the official city website and explore the area at the official county website.

Cost of Living

Education

Salina Public Schools features 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district is well-rated and features a low student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. Several schools in the district are former National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. Students have ample access to digital and other innovative curriculum tools to enhance their learning. Every classroom in the district features voice, data, and video systems. High school students receive a Chromebook for each year thanks to the district’s 1:1 technology initiative. Salina High Central is ranked 53rd in the state and among the top 10,000 schools in the country by U.S. News and World Report’s Best U.S. High Schools. The high school also has notable athletics and fine arts programs. There are several private schools located in Salina as well.

Click here to read more about public schools in Salina.
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Transportation

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Local and Nearby Attractions

With a busy downtown district with quirky locally-owned shops, a shopping mall, and several plazas, Salina has ample shopping for any budget. Central Mall is the home of several familiar brands like Cato, Famous Footwear, and Old Navy. Salina also has big-box stores like Target, Kohl’s, and Walmart. Grocery shopping options include Dillons Food Stores, Save-a-Lot, and Aldi.

The arts community in Salina is thriving and is an essential part of the city. In addition to offering several arts venues, Salina features a unique downtown exhibit. SculptureTour Salina is an outdoor art installation that changes each spring. Artists from across the country loan their sculptures to the city and share their unique vision with the area. Visitors and residents are encouraged to walk around the downtown area, view the outdoor art, then vote for their favorite sculpture. Once the votes are tallied every December, the city purchases the winning piece for a permanent installation. The tradition began in 2011 and is still going strong. For plays, music arts, children’s shows, and movies, Salina has you covered. The Stiefel Theatre is a renowned historic theatre that dates back to 1931 and now has a full calendar of events with music performances in country, pop, indie, rock, and other genres. The Stiefel also hosts Salina Symphony performances every year. The Salina Community Theatre is an award-winning venue with dramatic, comedic, and musical theatrical productions, including a couple children’s shows each year. Movies ranging from big Hollywood releases to smaller indie films are available in Salina. Art Center Cinema is an intimate 90-seat theatre that offers screenings of indie or specialty films, while the AMC Classic Salina 10 shows the newest releases. The home of Art Center Cinema, Salina Art Center is a free art gallery with over 3,300 of gallery space and also offers a series of art workshops.

Salina’s museums offer a chance to explore the history of the area with artifacts, exhibits, and displays to engage and inform. The Smoky Hill Museum contains rotating and permanent exhibits for Salina chronicling the town’s history from 1858 to today. Hands-on displays and an interactive children’s area make learning fun and encourage creative play.  The city’s other museum, The Central Kansas Flywheels Yesteryear Museum, is a touch-friendly space all about agricultural life in the Great Plains area.

Recreational activities abound in Salina. Not only can you find something to do outside any time of year, but you’ll also be able to enjoy indoor fun as well. Salina features 26 city parks for a combined 1,000 acres of parkland and amenities. The Salina Parks and Recreation department has a full schedule of classes for adults and children fall/winter and spring/summer with options like baton, athletics, karate, and dance. Sports fields, picnic areas, tennis courts, playgrounds, and other facilities are available within the area. Salina Municipal Golf Course is a 24-hole golf facility open to the public and perfect for any skill golfer. Love animals? Discover all kinds of wildlife at the Rolling Hills Zoo. For indoor fun, try your hand at bowling at All Star Lanes or go through a laser tag maze at Jumpin’ Joe’s Family Fun Center. The Starlite Skate Center is a traditional roller skating rink and offers family-friendly fun.

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Crime Rate

You’ll be safe in Salina thanks to the dedicated work of the Salina Police Department. The police force features 78 sworn officers and engages in active community outreach efforts for crime prevention. Community programs include Crimestoppers, and neighborhood watch groups.

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