Reviews & Comments
Salina, KS
Don't be fooled by the Small Town Feeling -
6/2/2018I moved here 3 years ago, because I wanted to raise my children in a small town. We lived in a big city with a lot of crime and the some kids were always in trouble. I did not want that for my kids. So we moved here. The crime here can be just as bad as the city. The kids here are not supervised and allowed to do whatever they want. Some of them walk around with guns and knives. If you move here be careful who your kids play with (even if your neighbors seem ok). The work environment here is also another problem. The people here love cliques and that is a serious problem on the job. I have actually seen people team up against certain individuals and make up lies on them to get them fired. Another problem that I noticed is that the city misappropriates their funds. The city built a huge recreational field house that cost 9 million, but the roads are in bad condition. The city has a really bad sewer gas smell and need to do more to correct the sewage issue. In some parts of town, you can see raw sewage on the ground. The homes here is another issue. I do not think that codes exist here. About 50% of the homes are in really bad condition and need to be repaired. Most of those homes are located in North Salina. If you are traveling here beware of some of the roads. Some of the four way stops do not even have stop signs. Lastly, some of the people here are envious. Yes, they are envious. If you have a really nice car I suggest you park it in the garage. Some of these people here just might scratch it up just for spite. Some of these people do not want you to have anything. There are a lot of people that have garages off site. They will buy land and just build a garage to put their cars in it. And, if you decide to move here make sure that you have your housing arranged, because these people here are different. You may end up without housing or have to live somewhere you don't want to live. These people are hateful and could care less. If I could give Salina a nickname. I would say it is the city of hate not love. If you start up your own business and turn a hobby into a business they will hate you. I have seen a lot of people move in here and move out, because of they felt unwelcomed.