At a Glance
Median Income
$46,563
$35,573 per capita
Home Value
$45,900
Zillow: $105,252
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
14.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salem a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salem residents earn a median household income of $46,563 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,573. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salem is $45,900 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,252. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
2.6% of adults in Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salem has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population84
Median Age63.5 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,563
Per Capita$35,573
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$499M
Avg Weekly Wage$831
Housing
A+
Home Value$45,900
Rent
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$105,252
Housing Units60
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,372/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation1,064 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute65 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Salem was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.