Salem, IL

Living in Salem

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 15
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 36
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Airports 26
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 58
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Schools 10
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Residents

7k Population -446 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate40%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$5.3k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$78k Median Home Value +$7.8k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$467 Median Monthly Rent +$76 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home11%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Salem

United States45
Illinois50
Marion County50

Property Crime in Salem

United States48
Illinois43
Marion County49

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 3
Feb 34 3 3
Mar 44 4 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 33 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Salem, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Salem, IL

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St Mary School
12 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Salem, IL

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Greenville University
30 miles, NW
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McKendree University
46 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Salem, IL

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Airports

Airports near Salem, IL

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