Saline County Posts 4.8% Sales Tax Growth in June 2025, Outpacing Statewide Trend

Saline County recorded a 4.8% increase in local sales tax collections for June 2025, reaching $1,773,790.80 compared to $1,691,879.29 in June 2024, according to the Kansas Department of Revenue. This growth, driven by steady consumer spending, surpassed the statewide increase of 3.84%, which saw collections rise from $104,190,718.51 to $108,193,376.90. With a 1.5% local sales tax rate in place since April 2021, Saline County’s June performance added $81,911.51 in revenue.

The City of Salina contributed significantly, posting a 5.5% increase with collections of $1,418,277.99 in June 2025, up from $1,344,352.47 in 2024. Saline County’s year-to-date collections (January to June 2025) grew 3.3%, totaling $10,577,867.00 compared to $10,238,236.77 in 2024, reflecting consistent economic activity.

Compared to neighboring counties, Saline’s growth was strong but not the region’s highest:

• McPherson County (1.5% tax rate) saw a 12.7% surge, collecting $817,427.83 in June 2025, up from $725,660.32. Its year-to-date growth of 8.9% ($4,531,229.24) outpaced Saline, though its smaller economic base yields lower total revenue.
• Dickinson County (1.75% tax rate) experienced a 5.5% decline, collecting $355,051.65 compared to $375,892.68 in June 2024. Despite this, its year-to-date collections rose 13.8% ($2,173,708.62), driven by earlier gains in Abilene ($560,767.78, up 41.6% year-to-date).
• Riley County (0.7% tax rate) reported a 10.5% increase, collecting $673,245.39 in June 2025, up from $609,111.44. Its year-to-date growth of 2.8% ($3,717,613.23) trailed Saline’s steadier performance.

Saline County’s 4.8% growth exceeded the statewide 3.84% increase, generating a larger dollar impact ($81,911.51) than McPherson’s $91,767.51 and Riley’s $64,133.95, due to its robust revenue base. However, its growth lagged behind McPherson and Riley’s sharper gains, while Dickinson’s decline highlights regional variability.Saline County, anchored by Salina’s retail and commercial strength, continues to demonstrate resilient economic performance, outpacing the state average in June 2025.