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Salem, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Henry County County
Salem, IA
At a Glance
How Salem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Salem a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Salem residents earn a median household income of $59,583 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,012. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salem is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,913. Median rent is $850/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Salem reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,921/100K.
Education
5.2% of adults in Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salem has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.