Salem, SC
Living in Salem
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
78
Public Transit
1
Affordability
95
Public Safety
56
Airports
50
Hospitals
73
Colleges
24
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
43
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
132
Population
-65 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
12%
College-Educated
-5% (2010–19)
72%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate41%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$60k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector87%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office13%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$122k
Median Home Value
-$12k (2010–19)
25%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$13 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
+36% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K3%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas26%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem
United States45
South Carolina43
Oconee County33
Property Crime in Salem
United States48
South Carolina52
Oconee County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 6 | 1 |
| Feb | 41 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem
Inland Flooding32
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem, SC
Faith Christian School
11 miles, SW
Oconee Christian Academy
12 miles, S
Whetstone Academy Llc
12 miles, W
Trinity Baptist Preschool
15 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Salem, SC
Southern Wesleyan University
16 miles, SE
Clemson University
16 miles, SE
Brevard College
28 miles, NE
Toccoa Falls College
30 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem, SC
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital
13 miles, S
Cannon Memorial Hospital
15 miles, E
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
18 miles, NW
Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Salem, SC
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
43 miles, E
Asheville Regional Airport
45 miles, NE
McGhee Tyson Airport
86 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
114 miles, N