Indiana · Metropolitan Area
North Salem is a small town in Indiana with a population of 602. Residents earn $61,563 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, North Salem receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. North Salem stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in North Salem is $61,563, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in North Salem is $172,700, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,550 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
North Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches, including 14.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,563 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,399 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,028 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,147 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,317 |
| County GDP | $10,412M |
| Restaurants | 370 |
| Healthcare | 401 |
| Retail | 474 |
| Manufacturing | 97 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,788 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.19% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Census Median | $172,700 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $335,876 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,550 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.5% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,788 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.19% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,172/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 401 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.3 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 897 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8600°N, 86.6437°W |
| County FIPS | 18063 |
Winner: Republican by 21.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.6% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,771/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.6% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 401 |
| Restaurants | 370 |
| Retail Stores | 474 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |