Nebraska
Salem is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 84. Residents earn $46,563 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Salem receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Salem offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Salem is $46,563, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 65 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Salem is $45,900, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,563 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,573 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $831 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,104 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 298 |
| County GDP | $499M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,629 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.73% |
| Commute Time | 65.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 55.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $45,900 |
| 84% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,629 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.73% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 77.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 64.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,372/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.7 inches |
| 9% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,064 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0769°N, 95.7285°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 31147 |
Winner: Republican by 51.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.6% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 44.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 65.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 55.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |