Salem, MO
Living in Salem
Bikeability
13
Walkability
40
Commute
75
Public Transit
16
Affordability
100
Public Safety
85
Airports
28
Hospitals
43
Colleges
82
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
25
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.9k
Population
-38 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
47%
Family Households
-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate44%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone49%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$30k
Median Household Income
+$1.7k (2010–19)
66%
Above Poverty
-9% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office17%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$77k
Median Home Value
+$8.3k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$381
Median Monthly Rent
+$37 (2010–19)
50%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas18%
Utility gas27%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem
United States45
Missouri53
Dent County10
Property Crime in Salem
United States48
Missouri54
Dent County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding67
Tornado24
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem, MO
Rolla Seventh-Day Adventist School
23 miles, NW
Lakeview
27 miles, S
Ozark Valley
28 miles, S
Summersville Mennonite School
33 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Salem, MO
Missouri University of Science and Technology
25 miles, NW
Lincoln University
73 miles, NW
Westminster College
87 miles, N
Logan University
87 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem, MO
Salem Memorial District Hospital
2 miles, NW
Phelps County Regional Medical Center
25 miles, NW
Texas County Memorial Hospital
32 miles, SW
General Leonard Wood ACH (FT Leonard Wood)
33 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Salem, MO
Columbia Regional Airport
89 miles, NW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
99 miles, NE
Springfield-Branson National Airport
105 miles, W
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
111 miles, E