Salem, IN

Living in Salem

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 39
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 63
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 44
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Schools 48
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Residents

6.2k Population -166 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
13% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate42%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$4.5k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office16%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value +$4.2k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$413 Median Monthly Rent +$15 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas49%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Salem

United States45
Indiana52
Louisville Metro Area37
Washington County13

Property Crime in Salem

United States48
Indiana47
Louisville Metro Area49
Washington County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 4
Feb 34 3 4
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 54 5 0
May 63 6 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 34 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Salem, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Salem, IN

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Colleges

Colleges near Salem, IN

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Spalding University
31 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Salem, IN

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Scott Memorial Health
18 miles, NE
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Airports

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