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Salem, SC

South Carolina · Pickens County · Greenville-Anderson-Greer Metro

Salem is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 208. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
208 Population 226/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $27,744 per capita
$154,800 Home Value $527,240 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,800 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $63,750
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $154,800
45% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Salem Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population208
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density226/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$27,744
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$6,019M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,800
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$527,240
Housing Units88
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Uninsured13.7%
Smoking18.8%
Depression29.6%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain56.7 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation1,080 ft (329 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Is Salem a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Salem receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Salem offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Salem is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Salem is $154,800, 45% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Salem is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Salem enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Salem has a population of 208 with a density of 226 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 47.5 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.6% female and 52.4% male. The city is predominantly White (96.2%), with 1.9% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.5% of residents. 3.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 31.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 86.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

208
Total Population
226
People / sq mi
47.5yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Salem vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish 1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Salem vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Salem is $63,750, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,744 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,035, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,956 business establishments, including 263 restaurants. The cost of living index is 93.7, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 2.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Salem vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,750
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,744
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
IRS Avg AGI$73,256
Gini Index0.492 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,956
County GDP$6,019M

Business (County)

Restaurants263
Healthcare211
Retail364
Manufacturing95

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,968
13% above US avg
Cost of Living93.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone96.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Salem is $154,800, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $527,240, higher than the Census estimate. Fair market rent ranges from $982 for a one-bedroom to $1,155 for a two-bedroom apartment. 86.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 88 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1973. The average annual property tax is $3,968. 51.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$154,800
45% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$527,240

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.3%
Owner-Occupied86.3%
Renter-Occupied13.7%
Housing Units88
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,968
13% above US avg
Effective Rate2.56%
In Salem, 39.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.7% of residents, above the national average. 32.9% have high blood pressure. 18.8% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 19.7% report binge drinking. 29.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 29.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.1% experience frequent mental distress. 13.7% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,695. The dentist ratio is 1:1,963. 72.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Salem vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
23% above US avg
Diabetes11.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure32.9%
Asthma10.5%
COPD9.4%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.8%
34% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity29.1%
Depression29.6%
Mental Distress20.1%
Physical Distress16.3%
Short Sleep36.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.2%
Uninsured13.7%
59% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,695
Dentists1:1,963
Mental Health1:681
Checkup Rate76.7%
Dental Visits59.0%
Premature Death10,324/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access72.6%
Healthcare Facilities211
Salem has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000, 100% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 0, burglary at 0, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 17 fatal traffic crashes.

Crime Rates: Salem vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
Traffic Accidents309
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

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Salem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,080 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,080 ft (329 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density226/sq mi
Coordinates34.8879°N, 82.9752°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPickens County County
Nearest AirportOconee County Regional (CEU)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.37"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.0 / 100
Community Resilience45.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 117 km
Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 144 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 119 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 134 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 72 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 113 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 147 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 144 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 132 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 78 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 134 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 122 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 148 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 131 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 105 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 136 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 105 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 135 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 124 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 4 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

325 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 430 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 98 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 97 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 32 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 92 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 94 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 56 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 52 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 67 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 14 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 29 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 24 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 26, 2008 EF2 37 km 0
Aug 29, 2005 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 51 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 72 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 67 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 93 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 30 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 81 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 62 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 60 km
1998 FOURNEY CREEK 2,579 84 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 22 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 60 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 59 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 59 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 59 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,087 81 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 76 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 76 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,911 59 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,855 81 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,803 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in

Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (4.4").

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Salem is located in Pickens County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70% below the national average of 33.7%. 81.2% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 75.6% of the vote, a 52.7-point margin. 80.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 211 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 96.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.6%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 52.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
Traffic Accidents309
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.1%
70% below US avg
High School+81.2%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
School Test Score5.50
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density226/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi
CountyPickens County County

Services

Broadband Access80.0%
Avg Download Speed135.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed13.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities211
Restaurants263
Retail Stores364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone96.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.3%
Average costs for common services in Salem. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $234 ($141–$375)
Specialist Visit $328 ($187–$515)
Urgent Care Visit $187 ($94–$328)
Emergency Room Visit $2,061 ($750–$4,685)
Dental Cleaning $122 ($70–$187)
Dental Filling $234 ($141–$375)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($23–$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $70 ($47–$112)
Brake Pad Replacement $281 ($141–$469)
Tire Rotation $37 ($19–$70)
New Tires (Set of 4) $562 ($375–$937)
Battery Replacement $187 ($94–$328)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $94 ($56–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour) $84 ($47–$131)
HVAC Repair $375 ($141–$750)
HVAC System Install $6,559 ($3,748–$11,244)
Roof Repair $937 ($375–$1,874)
Roof Replacement $8,433 ($5,154–$14,055)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,406 ($469–$3,280)
Divorce (Contested) $14,055 ($4,685–$28,110)
DUI Defense $4,685 ($1,874–$9,370)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,406 ($750–$2,811)
Will Preparation $469 ($187–$937)
Trust Preparation $2,343 ($937–$4,685)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $23 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut $52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full) $141 ($70–$234)
Manicure $23 ($14–$42)
Pedicure $37 ($23–$61)
Massage (1 Hour) $75 ($47–$122)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.84 ($2.81–$5.15)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.28 ($2.34–$4.69)
Loaf of Bread $3.56 ($2.34–$5.15)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.22 ($2.81–$6.09)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.15 ($3.75–$7.03)
Rice (per lb) $0.94 ($0.56–$1.69)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $131 ($75–$234)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $66 ($37–$112)
Internet (Monthly) $66 ($37–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly) $80 ($47–$141)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $187 ($70–$469)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,874 ($1,124–$3,280)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $66 ($28–$122)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.50–$23)
Car Registration (Annual) $94 ($28–$234)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$70)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,124 ($562–$2,343)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $937 ($469–$1,874)
After-School Care (Monthly) $375 ($187–$656)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $47 ($23–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $937 ($375–$2,343)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,713 ($4,685–$28,110)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $56 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $94 ($47–$187)
Dog Grooming $56 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $37 ($19–$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter $281 ($141–$469)
Cat Spay/Neuter $187 ($94–$375)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$861
Toddler$801
Preschool$784
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$596
Toddler$596
Preschool$577
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Pickens County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Accommodation & Food Services 6,016 314 $19,966 1.66
Retail Trade 5,819 408 $32,697 1.46
Manufacturing 5,395 156 $69,581 1.65
Health Care & Social Assistance 3,279 322 $56,943 0.57
Construction 1,456 334 $56,347 0.70
Arts & Entertainment 1,218 52 $23,073 1.82
Professional & Technical Services 1,116 360 $81,821 0.40
Other Services 975 211 $39,366 0.81
Administrative & Waste Services 931 166 $42,079 0.40
Finance & Insurance 571 160 $83,217 0.35
Wholesale Trade 513 84 $70,597 0.33
Real Estate 356 114 $44,913 0.58
Educational Services 326 28 $43,816 0.40
Transportation & Warehousing 302 49 $43,683 0.18
Utilities 223 10 $102,809 1.47
Information & Technology 178 58 $106,519 0.24
Management of Companies 54 25 $118,799 0.08

Radio Stations near Salem

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WHLC - Soft & Easy Favorites — MP3 64 kbps
540 WRGC The River adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
The Roar WCCP FM clemson, sports MP3 96 kbps

Campgrounds Near Salem

28 campgrounds found near Salem.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Cliffside Lake Shelters 5.0/5 2 $30–$40
BALSAM LAKE LODGE 4.8/5 1 $170
PINK BEDS PICNIC SHELTER 4.8/5 1 $50
BROYLES 4.7/5 1 $75
CHEOAH POINT CABIN 2 4.7/5 1 $40
OCONEE POINT 4.7/5 70 $38–$76
Sunburst 4.7/5 9 $25
TWIN LAKES (SC) 4.7/5 100 $36–$76
VAN HOOK GLADE 4.7/5 12 $24–$40
SPRINGFIELD 4.6/5 79 $38–$76
WHITE PINE SOUTH GROUP CAMP 4.6/5 1 $60
DAVIDSON RIVER 4.5/5 132 $37–$74
KUYKENDALL GROUP CAMP 4.5/5 1 $130
CHERRY HILL CAMPGROUND 4.4/5 29 $15
CONEROSS PARK 4.4/5 106 $26–$76
COVE CREEK LOWER GROUP CAMP 4.4/5 1 $130
Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA) 4.3/5 19 $10
SINGING PINES 4.3/5 2 $75
TWIN LAKES DAY USE AREA 4.3/5 2 $75
CASSIDY BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMP 4.2/5 1 Free
COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMP 4.2/5 1 $130
WHETSTONE HORSE CAMP 4.2/5 18 $15–$30
SYCAMORE FLATS PICNIC SHELTER 4.1/5 1 $50
CHEOAH POINT CABIN 1 4.0/5 1 $40
WILLIS KNOB HORSE CAMP 3.8/5 8 $20–$30
Wolf Ford Horse Camp 3.7/5 11 $15–$30
West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA) 3.6/5 5 $10
FERN SPRINGS DAY USE PICNIC AREA — — Free

National Parks Near Salem

35 national parks and monuments found near Salem.

ParkTypeFee
Baker Creek State Park State Park Free
Black Rock Mountain State Park State Park Free
Blue Ridge Parkway Parkway Free
Caesars Head State Park State Park Free
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Chimney Rock State Park State Park Free
Devils Fork State Park State Park Free
Don Carter State Park State Park Free
Fonta Flora State Trail State Park Free
Fort Yargo State Park State Park Free
Gorges State Park State Park Free
Great Smoky Mountains National Park National Park Free
Hickory Knob State Resort Park State Park Free
Jones Gap State Park State Park Free
Keowee-Toxaway State Park State Park Free
Lake Hartwell State Park State Park Free
Moccasin Creek State Park State Park Free
Mossy Creek State Park State Park Free
Mount Mitchell State Park State Park Free
Ninety Six National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
North Oconee River Greenway State Park Free
Oconee State Park State Park Free
Paris Mountain State Park State Park Free
Pisgah View State Park State Park Free
President's Park State Park Free
Richard B. Russell State Park State Park Free
Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel Park State Park Free
Table Rock State Park State Park Free
Tallulah Gorge State Park State Park Free
Tugaloo State Park State Park Free
Unicoi State Park State Park Free
Victoria Bryant State Park State Park Free
Vogel State Park State Park Free
Watson Mill Bridge State Park State Park Free
Wildcat Wayside State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Salem

290+ trails found near Salem.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
BARTRAM NRT - NANTAHALA RD 68.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BARTRAM 35.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CHATTOOGA RIVER CANOE TRAIL 27.4 WATER — — —
ART LOEB NRT 17.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MST - NANTAHALA RD 16.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FOOTHILLS 14.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WILLIS KNOB HORSE TRAIL 14.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
SOUTH MILLS RIVER 14.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CHATTOOGA HIKING TRAIL 11.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CHATTOOGA RIVER TRAIL 9.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WAYEHUTTA LOOP 8.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
STONEWALL FALLS MOUNTAIN BIKE 8.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
BLACK MOUNTAIN 8.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
ART LOEB NRT 8.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FOOTHILLS 7.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ELLICOTTS ROCK 7.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FORK MOUNTAIN 7.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BUCKHORN GAP 6.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
YELLOW MOUNTAIN 6.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BUCK SPRINGS 6.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
POWERLINE ROAD 6.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
PANTHER CREEK TRAIL 5.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
TURKEY PEN GAP 5.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
LADYSLIPPER 5.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
FOOTHILLS 5.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CHATTOOGA RIVER 5.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GREEN MOUNTAIN 5.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BRADLEY CREEK 5.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LITTLE EAST FORK 5.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
DARNELL CREEK HORSE TRAIL 4.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 4.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FARLOW GAP 4.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
SQUIRREL GAP 4.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
WHITE TWISTER MOUNTAIN BIKE TR 4.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
BROAD RIVER 4.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ART LOEB NRT 4.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 4.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CHATTOOGA HIKING TRAIL 4.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRESTLE LOOP 4.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BARNETT BRANCH 3.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SHINING CREEK 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WINDING STAIRS TRAIL 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
OCONEE CONNECTOR 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FLAT LAUREL CREEK 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CAT GAP LOOP 3.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
OLD BUTT KNOB 3.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MST - PISGAH RD 3.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MAC'S GAP 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
FRADY BRANCH LOOP 3.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
LEATHERWOOD CREEK 3.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
RIVERSIDE 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BIG EAST FORK 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SYCAMORE COVE 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
AVERY CREEK 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
NORTH SLOPE LOOP 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
GREASY COVE 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LOOKING GLASS ROCK 3.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
RABUN BALD 2.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BENNETT GAP 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
BUCKEYE GAP 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DARNELL CREEK HORSE TRAIL LOOP 2.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
HAYWOOD GAP 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BUTTER GAP 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
PINK BEDS LOOP 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LONG BRANCH 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
GLADE TRAIL 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
SENIARD RIDGE 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BIG BEND 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PINK BEDS LOOP 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
COVE CREEK 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
SQUIRREL GAP 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
DANIEL RIDGE 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
BUCK KNOB 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LATHAM CEMETARY 2.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
VINEYARD GAP 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
IVESTOR GAP 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
EAST FORK TRAIL 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HORSE COVE GAP 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
OPPOSUM CREEK TRAIL 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
3 FORKS 2.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
3 FORKS 2.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
3 FORKS 2.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LOCUST GAP 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GRAVEYARD RIDGE 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BLACK ROCK 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CANTRELL CREEK 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
STONY KNOB 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
PANTHERTOWN VALLEY 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
WHITESIDE MOUNTAIN NRT 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
TURKEY KNOB 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
JOHN ROCK 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CLIFFTOP VISTA 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HOLCOMB CREEK TRAIL 1.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LAUREL CREEK 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CHINQUAPIN 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
COON TREE LOOP CONNECTOR 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RATTLESNAKE KNOB 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
IVESTOR GAP 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
BUCKWHEAT KNOB 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
CANEY BOTTOM 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
DEVILS ELBOW 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
PEAR ORCHARD 1.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
NORTH ROAD 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
POUNDINGMILL 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MULLINAX 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
SAWMILL BOTTOMS 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DEEP GAP 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
HIDDEN FALLS 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CASE CAMP RIDGE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
YELLOW BRANCH FALLS TRAIL 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HEMLOCK RIDGE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LITTLE SAM 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SUNSET CONNECTOR 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BIG GREEN 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
4 TOES 1.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DAVIDSON RIVER 1.3 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes — —
GREAT WALL 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
EXERCISE TRAIL 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RANGER FALLS LOOP 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PERRY COVE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GRAVEYARD RIDGE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FOREST DISCOVERY 1.2 ASPHALT Yes — —
NORTON MILL 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
TAMASSEE KNOB 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BRACKEN MOUNTAIN TRAIL 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
COON TREE LOOP 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
PRESSLEY COVE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MOON WALK 1.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PANTHERTOWN VALLEY 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
RAINBOW FALLS 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SQUIRREL GAP 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WILLIS KNOB RIVER ACCES 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
CLAWHAMMER COVE 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WILLIS KNOB CAMP 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GRAVEYARD FIELDS 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WALTON BOG INTERPRETIVE 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LITTLE GREEN 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GREENLAND CREEK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SLICK ROCK FALLS 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FOREST FESTIVAL 1.0 ASPHALT Yes — —
CANTRELL CREEK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
RIDING FORD 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WARWOMAN DELL NATURE TRAIL 1.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SAM KNOB 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
NORTH SLOPE CONNECTOR 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PINK BEDS CONNECTOR 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
FOOTHILLS/CHATTOOGA CONNECTOR 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
UPPER FALLS 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WILDERNESS FALLS 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SUNSET RIDGE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ART LOEB NRT 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WEST FORK 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RANGER RUN 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CAT GAP LOOP 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
RAVEN ROCK 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BLACK MOUNTAIN 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SCALY MOUNTAIN 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CLUB GAP 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
FRADY BRANCH PARKING SPUR 0.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BILTMORE CAMPUS NRT 0.8 ASPHALT Yes — —
CHATTOOGA LOOP 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CLIFFSIDE LOOP 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
NORTH SLOPE LOOP 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
NORTH FACE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BRIDGES CAMP GAP 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BARTRAM CHATTOOGA CONNECTOR 0.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PICKENS NOSE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GLEN FALLS 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SAM KNOB SUMMIT 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WAGON ROAD GAP 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HOMESITE ROAD 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CAT GAP BYPASS 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GRANNY BURRELL FALLS 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GREEN VALLEY 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MOORE COVE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LICKLOG 0.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BEARPEN GAP 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BLANTON BRANCH 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ANDY COVE NATURE NRT 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CLIFFTOP NATURE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GLEN FALLS 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RANGER FALLS 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HURRAH RIDGE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FALL CREEK PORTAGE 0.6 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL — — —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CARLTON'S WAY 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
OVERLOOK 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ESTATOE 0.5 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL Yes Yes —
PINNACLE 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SUNWALL 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PARKER KNOB CONNECTOR 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TWIN FALLS 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SENIARD RIDGE CONNECTOR 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SECRET FALLS 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
YELLOW BRANCH NATURE TRAIL 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WOLF CREEK GORGE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
KING CREEK TRAIL 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
RILEY MOORE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COURTHOUSE GAP 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GRAVEYARD RIDGE CONNECTOR 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ART LOEB SPUR 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WATERGUAGE 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RIDGE RUNNER 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MALONEE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
EAST BOUND-N-DOWN 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BURRELLS FORD CAMPGROUND 0.4 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL — — —
BRIDGES CAMP GAP 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CHINQUAPIN CONNECTOR 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
JONES KNOB 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BIG ISLAND FORD 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
UPPER WAYEHUTTA CREEK 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
POTTS MEMORIAL 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
COURTHOUSE FALLS 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
STATION COVE TRAIL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WHITEWATER FALLS 0.3 ASPHALT Yes — —
STONEWALL SPUR B 0.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
THRIFTS FERRY PORTAGE 0.3 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL — — —
DEEP GAP 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
IVESTOR GAP 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
VAN HOOK 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
OLD RIDGE ROAD 0.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SKITTY CREEK 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RAIL LINE WAY 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ROBINSON 0.3 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL Yes — —
SUTTON HOLE 0.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RANGER RUN 0.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
EARLS FORD PORTAGE 0.3 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL — — —
SANDY FORD PORTAGE 0.3 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL — — —
STARENS BRANCH 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
UPPER WAYEHUTTA CREEK 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CEMETERY LOOP 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LOCUST GAP CONNECTOR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MTS ACCESS 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RIDGE RUNNER 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CC LOOP 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WOODALL SHOALS PORTAGE 0.2 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL — — —
DICKS CREEK FALLS 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GRANITE CITY 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SHINING CREEK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
3 FORKS SPUR A 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
STONEWALL SPUR A 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
3 FORKS SPUR B 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LONG MTN. TOWER 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HWY 76 PORTAGE 0.1 ASPHALT — — —
DRY FALLS 0.1 ASPHALT Yes — —
BIG EAST FORK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DEW FALLS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MOSS MILL CREEK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WOLF CREEK 0.1 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL — — —
PANTHER CREEK REC. AREA 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SPOONAUGER TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SILVER RUN FALLS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SUNSET RIDGE CONNECTOR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DANIEL RIDGE CONNECTOR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
MST - PISGAH RD 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
TRESTLE LOOP CONNECTOR 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GRIMSHAWES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FOOTHILLS/CHATTOOGA CONNECTOR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HAYWOOD GAP 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SECOND FALLS OVERLOOK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BULL SLUICE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SLICKROCK 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BECKY BRANCH FALLS 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GRASSY ROAD 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
ROCKY GAP HORSE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
IVESTOR GAP 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
PADGET POPLAR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PANTHER CREEK TRAIL 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RANGER RUN CONNECTOR 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GREAT WALL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
IVESTOR GAP 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FRADY BRANCH LOOP 0.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
4 TOES CONNECTOR 0.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BRIDGES CAMP GAP 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —

Museums in Salem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CASHIERS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION1940 N CAROLINA 1078287437710$350,477
ASHTABULA HISTORIC HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION2725 OLD GREENVILLE HWY8646467249$235,821
PENDLETON HISTORIC FOUNDATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION2725 OLD GREENVILLE HWY8646467249$235,821
MUSEUM OF AMERICAN CUT AND ENGRAVED GLASSART MUSEUM$79,734
HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION524 N 4TH STREET8287871050$76,602
OCONEE HERITAGE CENTERHISTORY MUSEUM123 BROWNS SQUARE DR8646382224$61,283
CENTRAL HERITAGE SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION416 CHURCH ST8646392156$47,298
WESTMINSTER AREA HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION$7,435
BOB CAMPBELL GEOLOGY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8646564600
CALHOUN-HANOVER HOUSESHISTORIC PRESERVATION8036560671
CENTRAL RAILWAY MODEL & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION108 WERNER ST8643208441
CLEMSON AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUMPO BOX 1458646542944
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PLANETARIUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM8646563416
HANOVER HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8646563311
HOPEWELLGENERAL MUSEUM8646563311
JOHN C. CALHOUN HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8646562475
KEOWEE-TOXAWAY STATE NATURAL AREAGENERAL MUSEUM8648682605
KINARD ANNEXGENERAL MUSEUM8646563311
MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE IN SOUTH CAROLINAHISTORY MUSEUM
OCONEE CONSERVATORY OF FINE ARTSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER8647101186
OCONEE COUNTY MUSEUM ASSOCIATIONGENERAL MUSEUM8647107494
OCONEE COUNTY VETERANS MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8646385455
PATRIOTS HALL ASSOCIATIONHISTORY MUSEUM13 SHORT STREET8646385455
RUDOLPH E. LEE GALLERYART MUSEUM8646563311
SOUTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDENARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER8646563405
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS RESERVEARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER558 SUMMIT RIDGE RD
STARLAB PLANETARIUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
STROM THURMOND INSTITUTEGENERAL MUSEUM8646564700
TRUSTEE HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8646562061
WOODBURN HISTORIC HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION130 HISTORY LANE8646467249

Libraries in Salem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
OCONEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY501 W S BROAD ST0.0282,932

Farmers Markets in Salem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
106 S. Main Street Farmers Market106 S. Main StreetVisit
Cashiers Tailgate Marketin Downtown Cashier, heading west on Hwy 64 , In the parking lot of Cashiers Community Center between Cashiers and fire station
Clemson Area Food Exchange (CAFE) 212 Butler StVisit
Clemson Farm-Fresh MarketIntersection of Fort Hill Street and Calhoun Drive04/02/2014 to 04/23/2014Wed: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit
Clemson Farmers' Market578 Issaqueena TrailJune to NovemberFri:3:30 pm - 6:30 pm;Visit
Pendleton Farmers MarketOn the Village GreenVisit
Seneca Farmers MarketMain Street
Walhalla Farmers MarketChurch Street

Restaurants in Salem

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sister's Restaurant

Gas Stations in Salem

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marathon Gas;Loco Mart

EV Charging Stations in Salem

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
161 Holcombe Cir (US-5H4-Z6S-1)161 Holcombe CirRIVIAN_WAYPOINTS1J1772public
161 Holcombe Cir (US-5H4-Z6S-2)161 Holcombe CirRIVIAN_WAYPOINTS1J1772public

Cell Towers in Salem

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
GEORGE TODD RDTOWER154
195 Heritage Dr (153658)GTOWER127
195 Heritage Dr (153658)GTOWER127
729 RICHLANDTOWER114
1759 COFFEE ROAD (57335)GTOWER111
1759 COFFEE ROAD (57335)GTOWER111
120 COOL BREEZE DRIVE (57339)GTOWER98
120 COOL BREEZE DRIVE (57339)GTOWER98
100 Camp RoadTOWER86
322 KATELYNN LANE (57386)GTOWER80
322 KATELYNN LANE (57386)GTOWER80
337 ROCHESTER HWY (57320)LTOWER73
337 ROCHESTER HWY (57320)LTOWER73
2361 REFUGE ROAD (57337)LTOWER61
2361 REFUGE ROAD (57337)LTOWER61
390 THOMPSON STREET (57354)MTOWER60
390 THOMPSON STREET (57354)MTOWER60
270 LYDIA MOUNTAIN ROAD (80282)LTOWER60
270 LYDIA MOUNTAIN ROAD (80282)LTOWER60
700B SOUTH CHURCH STREET (57322)LTOWER51
700B SOUTH CHURCH STREET (57322)LTOWER51

Fire Stations in Salem

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Keowee Fire Distict115 Maintenance RDMostly career864-944-8333

Power Plants Near Salem

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
JOCASSEEHYDROELECTRIC PUMPED STORAGE221111-82.9OP
BAD CREEKHYDROELECTRIC PUMPED STORAGE221111-83.0OP

Bridges in Salem

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Tee BeamConcrete19691204,000P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19699883,400F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19703602,200F
Tee BeamConcrete19492251,650P
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete1982601,350F
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete1982601,350F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19801801,050G
SlabConcrete196090800F
SlabConcrete195684500P
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete197430300F
CulvertConcrete198627225G
SlabPrestressed concrete199140200G
SlabPrestressed concrete201750150G
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete1964120125P

Amtrak Stations in Salem

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Clemson, SC1105 Tiger BoulevardTRAIN

Airports Near Salem

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Anderson Regional AirportANDMedium Airport
Asheville Regional AirportAVLMedium Airport
Greenville Downtown AirportGMUMedium Airport
Abbeville Airport—Small Airport
Airnautique, Inc. Airport—Small Airport
Arrendale Forest Strip—Small Airport
Ashley Field—Small Airport
B Tree Farms Airport—Small Airport
Bell Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Big Creek Flying Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Brevard Airport—Small Airport
Broad River Air Park—Small Airport
Cane Creek Airport—Small Airport
Davis Field—Small Airport
Donaldson Field AirportGDCSmall Airport
Doug Bolton Field—Small Airport
Eagle Ridge Airport—Small Airport
Flying Changes Farm Ultralight Flightpark—Small Airport
Franklin County Airport—Small Airport
Habersham County Airport—Small Airport
Hannah Creek Airport—Small Airport
Hawks Nest Farm Airport—Small Airport
Heaven's Landing Airport—Small Airport
Hendersonville Airport—Small Airport
Hudson River Landing Airport—Small Airport
Iva Field—Small Airport
Jackson County Airport—Small Airport
Jackson County Airport—Small Airport
King Field—Small Airport
King Sky Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Lagniappe STOL Field—Small Airport
Macon County Airport—Small Airport
Moores Field—Small Airport
Mountain Airpark—Small Airport
Mountain Ridge Airport—Small Airport
Mustang Field—Small Airport
Oakhill Airpark—Small Airport
Oconee County Regional AirportCEUSmall Airport
Oolenoy Valley Airport—Small Airport
Papas Place Airport—Small Airport
Pickens County AirportLQKSmall Airport
Reagans Roost Ultralightport—Small Airport
Riverbend Airpark—Small Airport
Six Oaks Airport—Small Airport
Sloan Airport—Small Airport
Sossamon Field (Unused)—Small Airport
STOL-It Farm Airport—Small Airport
The Flying Few Airport—Small Airport
Toccoa Airport - R.G. Letourneau FieldTOCSmall Airport
Tokeena Air Park—Small Airport

Police Stations in Salem

7 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Clemson Police Department1198 Tiger Boulevard
CUPD124 Ravenel Center PI
Oconee County Sheriff's Office300 South Church Street
Seneca Police Department205 North Depot Street
Walhalla Police Department
West Union Police
Westminster Police Station

Grocery Stores in Salem

1 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
DOLLAR GENERAL 10792Other225 E Main St

Treatment Centers in Salem

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Anderson/Oconee - Behavioral Health ServicesSubstance Abuse864-260-4168
Anderson/Oconee/Pickens Comm MH Ctr - Oconee ClinicMental Health864-885-0157
Crossroads Treatment Centers - SenecaSubstance Abuse864-888-2337

DOL Wage Violations in Salem

2 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $26,319 in back wages owed to 10 employees.

2
Violations
$26,319
Back Wages Owed
10
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Chermak Construction, Inc. — — 29676 — 1 $19,757 $9,878 2
Carolina Customs — — 29676 — 1 $6,562 $820 8

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salem

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BOONES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH264 BOONE CREEK RD
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 121
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACEHWY 11 RR 1
LEADERNOW MINISTRIES213 JOCASSEE RIDGE WAY
MISSION MINISTRIES477 WHISPERING PINES LN
MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH129 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD
NATURES SPIRIT455 QUAIL RIDGE RD
SALEM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 89

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Waterfalls
16
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Historic Markers
3
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salem

What is the population of Salem?

Salem has a population of 208 residents and is located in South Carolina. The population density is 226 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.6% female and 52.4% male.

Is Salem expensive to live in?

Salem is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 93.7 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $154,800 (45% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Salem safe?

Salem is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000 (below the national average).

What is the weather like in Salem?

Salem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Salem?

The job market in Salem is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,035. There are 2,956 business establishments in the area, including 263 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 2.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Salem?

The median home value in Salem is $154,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $527,240. The homeownership rate is 86.3%. The average annual property tax is $3,968.

How are the schools in Salem?

Schools in Salem score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 10.1% of adults in Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.2% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Salem?

The obesity rate in Salem is 39.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 18.8% of adults are smokers. 29.1% are physically inactive. 29.6% of residents report depression. 13.7% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 72.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,695.

What is transportation like in Salem?

The average commute in Salem is 25 minutes. 96.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Salem?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Salem is 96.2% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino. 98.5% of residents speak only English at home. 3.0% of the population are military veterans. 31.0% of residents have a disability. 86.2% have health insurance coverage.

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