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Salem, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Richardson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
84 Population 135/sq mi density
$46,563 Median Income $35,573 per capita
$45,900 Home Value $105,252 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Salem, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,563
38% below
$35,573 per capita
Home Value
$45,900
84% below
Zillow: $105,252
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,551/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
92% below
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
62%
Home Value
16%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Salem a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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.

Safety & Crime

Salem reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,551/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population84
Median Age63.5 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans76.0%

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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,551/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,372/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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
Broadband44.0%
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.
36.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.