Salem, WV

Living in Salem

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 68
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 40
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Schools 53
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Residents

1.7k Population -180 (2010–19)
32  y Median Age -8 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +16% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Black6%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate33%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +14% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K1%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office28%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation2%
Walked7%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$68k Median Home Value +$9.6k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$400 Median Monthly Rent +$61 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied +10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier52%

Home Value

Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%

Crime

Violent Crime in Salem

United States45
West Virginia21
Harrison County12

Property Crime in Salem

United States48
West Virginia20
Harrison County9

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 10
Feb 33 3 7
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 34 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Salem, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Salem, WV

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Colleges

Colleges near Salem, WV

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Salem University
0 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Salem, WV

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Airports

Airports near Salem, WV

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Yeager Airport
84 miles, SW
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