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Salix

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About Salix

City in Iowa, USA
295Population
1.7 sq miArea
1,079 ftElevation

Salix is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 295 at the time of the 2020 census.

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ZIP code51052
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Most working residents leave Salix for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Sioux City (35%), Sloan (5%) and South Sioux City (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Sioux City
35%
Sloan
5%
South Sioux City, NE
5%
Sergeant Bluff
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Salix →

Health in Salix

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2better than IA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Twelve Clans Unity HospitalWinnebago · 10.6 mi · ER
Siouxland Community Health of NebraskaSouth Sioux City · 12.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Salix · CMS · HRSAHealth in Salix →

Natural hazards in Salix

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
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Salix has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 14°Winter
61° / 37°Spring
84° / 61°Summer
63° / 39°Fall
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Nearest: Sloan Public LibrarySloan · 6.3 miles · 28 hrs a week
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