Salem, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
7,341 Population
$57,083 Median Income
$99,800 Home Value
$752 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
38.2 yrs Median Age
14.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
3.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.2
Education

People

Population7,341
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,050/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 90.0%

Economy

3.6/5
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita Income$31,213
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty Rate16.3%
County GDP$1,758M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$99,800
Zillow Value$143,214
Median Rent$752
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Depression25.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul30° / 78°
Rain46 in/yr
Snow10 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+92.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute12 min
Work From Home4.8%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Salem Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$57,083
Home Value$99,800
Median Rent$752
Poverty Rate16.3%
Bachelor's Degree+14.8%
Unemployment1.6%
Avg Temperature54.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population7,341
Population Density1,050 per sq mi
Median Age38.2 years
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90% Black 4.2% Hispanic 0.1% Other 5.7%
White90.0%
Black or African American4.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.7%

Language

English Only99.3%
Spanish Speakers0.7%
English 99.3% Spanish 0.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.2%
Health Insurance92.1%

Income

24% below avg
Median Household Income$57,083
Per Capita Income$31,213
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$947
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$60,886

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.6%
Poverty Rate16.3%
Total Establishments (County)796
County GDP$1,758M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation86
Healthcare Facilities114
Retail Stores121
Manufacturing46
Total Establishments796

Industry Mix

Restaurants 86 Healthcare 114 Retail 121 Manufacturing 46

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$60,886
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,526

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time12.4 min
Work From Home4.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

65% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$99,800
Zillow Home Value Index$143,214

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$99,250
Price Per Sq Ft$124
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio89.9%
Price Drops25.0%
Active Inventory16

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied62.8%

Rental Costs

35% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$752

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,526
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.54%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure33.2%
Asthma11.2%
COPD8.3%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity26.1%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.1%
Regular Checkup75.4%
Premature Death Rate12,320 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.1 / 10
Exercise Access66.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)114
Restaurants (County)86

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)10

Temperature

30°F Jan 78°F Jul
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation45.9 in
Annual Snowfall10.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation543 ft (166 m)
Land Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density1,050 per sq mi
Latitude38.6275°
Longitude-88.9594°
County FIPS17121

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%
D 24.6%

Republican +49.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.8%
High School+92.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density1,050 per sq mi
Land Area7.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)10

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