West Salem, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Edwards County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
769
Population
493/sq mi density
$50,500
Median Income
$24,852 per capita
$65,800
Home Value
$149,643 Zillow
$805
Median Rent
21.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$50,500 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,800 home value, $805/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Education Levels
High School+
90.5%
US avg: 88.6%
2% above
Bachelor's+
13.3%
US avg: 33.7%
61% below
Graduate+
2.8%
US avg: 13.1%
79% below
School Test Score
5.6 / 10
2024 Presidential Election
85.0%
Republican (GOP)
13.9%
Democrat (DEM)
County-level results, 2024 Presidential Election
Digital & Infrastructure
Broadband Access
80.4%
11% below US avg (90.0%)
Avg Download Speed
124 Mbps
Upload: 42 Mbps
Public Libraries
2
EV Charging Stations
1
Alt Fuel Stations
2
Nearest Airport
LWV
Lawrenceville-Vincennes International
28 miles away
Healthcare Access
Dentists
1:6,071
patients per provider
Mental Health Providers
1:1,989
patients per provider
Food Environment Index
7.5
Scale 0-10 (10 = best)
Exercise Access
53.9%
with access to exercise opportunities
Premature Death Rate
9,576
per 100,000 (years of potential life lost)
Complete Civic & Community Data
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.3% |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 2.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.6/10 |
Voting (2024)
| Republican (GOP) | 85.0% |
| Democrat (DEM) | 13.9% |
Infrastructure
| Broadband | 80.4% |
| Download Speed | 124 Mbps |
| Upload Speed | 42 Mbps |
| Libraries | 2 |
| EV Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
Airport
| Airport Code | LWV |
| Airport Name | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International |
| Distance | 28 miles |