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West Salem, IL
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West Salem, IL
At a Glance
How West Salem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Salem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Salem a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Salem residents earn a median household income of $50,500 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,852. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Salem is $65,800 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,643. Median rent is $805/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
West Salem reports 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,063/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in West Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Salem has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.