At a Glance
Violent Crime
187/100K
3,350/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
40.3%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr
How New Salem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Salem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Salem a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
New Salem reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,350/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in New Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Salem has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population24
Density65/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans24.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$1,697M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$132,803
Housing Units22
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property3,350/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,887/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,267 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Broadband24.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
50.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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