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Payday Loans in Solomon, KS: Rules, Costs and Local Options

With about 1,006 residents (2024 Census estimate), Solomon has grown since 2020. If you are thinking about a payday loan here, these are the Kansas rules that apply, what it costs and the local alternatives.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Solomon follow Kansas law (Kansas Consumer Credit Code, K.S.A. 16a-2-404).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $45 (15% fee).
  • The nearest larger city is Salina, about 15 miles away.

Solomon at a glance

Solomon
Population (2024 Census estimate)1,006
Change since 2020+1.8% (growing)
CountiesDickinson County and Saline County
Size rank among 367 Kansas places we cover192nd
Nearest larger citySalina (about 15 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in these counties3
Other towns within 25 miles9 (about 58,427 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)391%

Whether you borrow at a storefront in Salina or online from Solomon, the lender must hold a Kansas license from the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner and follow state limits.

Credit unions near Solomon

No credit union has its main office in Solomon, but these are based elsewhere in Dickinson County (NCUA, June 2026):

  • Central Kansas Education Credit Union in Salina (state charter)
  • Salina Interparochial Credit Union in Salina (state charter)
  • Salina Municipal Credit Union in Salina (state charter)

Only federal credit unions can offer payday alternative loans (PALs), capped at 28% APR; state-chartered credit unions often have their own small-loan products. Membership rules apply, and only main offices are listed here; find branches near you with the NCUA Credit Union Locator. See how PALs work.

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Payday loan rules that apply in Solomon

Key Kansas limits that apply to Solomon borrowers: maximum loan: $500; maximum fee: 15% of the amount advanced; loan term: 7 to 30 days. See the full Kansas payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Solomon

At Kansas’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $45 (15% fee). Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 391% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Dickinson County before you borrow

  • Credit union payday alternative loans (PALs): $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR. Search for a federal credit union in Solomon that offers them. See how PALs work.
  • Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if it offers one. See bank small-dollar loans.
  • Cash advance apps for $20–$500 based on your direct deposits. See apps compared.
  • 211: call or text 211 for local help with rent, utilities and food.

Towns near Solomon

The nearest larger city is Salina, about 15 miles away. See all 367 Kansas cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Solomon?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Solomon under Kansas state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner.

How much does a payday loan cost in Solomon?

At Kansas’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $45 (15% fee). The typical statewide APR was 391% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Solomon?

No credit union is headquartered in Solomon, but Central Kansas Education Credit Union is based in Salina, also in Dickinson County.

Sources

  1. U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population totals, Vintage 2024
  2. U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 Gazetteer files (place locations)
  3. NCUA — Credit union call report data, June 2026 (FOICU)
  4. K.S.A. 16a-2-404
  5. Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
  6. CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary
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