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Salem, MO
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Salem, MO
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 $39,200 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,636. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salem is $97,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,221. Median rent is $593/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Salem reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,839/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salem has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.