At a Glance
Median Income
$49,063
$22,894 per capita
Home Value
$105,400
Zillow: $263,601
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
17.4% smoking rate
How Salesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salesville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salesville residents earn a median household income of $49,063 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,894. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,323 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salesville is $105,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,601. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 12.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
15.9% of adults in Salesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salesville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population498
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density110/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,063
Per Capita$22,894
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$2,326M
Avg Weekly Wage$866
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,400
Rent$1,025
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$263,601
Housing Units291
Rent Burden12.8%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,057/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation631 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Salesville was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.