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Salem, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County
Salem, SD
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 $71,655 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,763. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salem is $163,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,379. Median rent is $880/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Salem reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 319/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salem has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.