Salem, KY

Living in Salem

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 14
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 17
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Schools 53
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Residents

704 Population -73 (2010–19)
56  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -14% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over18%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate39%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income -$44 (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -14% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office13%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$78k Median Home Value +$5.3k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$325 Median Monthly Rent +$42 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity58%
LP gas40%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Salem

United States45
Kentucky26
Livingston County4

Property Crime in Salem

United States48
Kentucky41
Livingston County12

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 4 2
Feb 38 4 2
Mar 47 4 1
Apr 58 5 0
May 67 5 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 78 3 0
Sep 70 3 0
Oct 59 4 0
Nov 48 4 0
Dec 37 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding71
Tornado43
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Salem, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Salem, KY

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St Mary School System
26 miles, SW
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Honey Locust
36 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Salem, KY

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Salem, KY

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Airports

Airports near Salem, KY

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