Salem City, SD
Living in Salem City
Bikeability
9
Walkability
33
Commute
86
Public Transit
9
Affordability
100
Public Safety
96
Airports
13
Hospitals
92
Colleges
31
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.3k
Population
-144 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
66%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate38%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$54k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office28%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$108k
Median Home Value
+$24k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$528
Median Monthly Rent
+$107 (2010–19)
64%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas3%
Utility gas73%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem City
United States45
South Dakota31
Sioux Falls Metro Area45
McCook County9
Property Crime in Salem City
United States48
South Dakota34
Sioux Falls Metro Area55
McCook County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem City
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding16
Tornado13
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem City, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem City, SD
Madison Christian School
22 miles, NE
St Thomas School
24 miles, NE
Freeman Academy
26 miles, S
McCrossan Boys Ranch
31 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Salem City, SD
Dakota State University
24 miles, NE
Dakota Wesleyan University
32 miles, W
National American University-Sioux Falls
34 miles, SE
University of Sioux Falls
35 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem City, SD
Madison Regional Health System
23 miles, NE
Freeman Medical Center-Cah
26 miles, S
Avera Queen of Peace
31 miles, W
Lifescape
34 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Salem City, SD
Joe Foss Field
34 miles, E
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
104 miles, SE
Aberdeen Regional Airport
130 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
184 miles, SE