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Salem, NC
North Carolina · Burke County · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metro
Salem is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 2,035. Residents earn $66,653 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,035
Population
474/sq mi density
$66,653
Median Income
$28,115 per capita
$159,300
Home Value
$253,317 Zillow
$772
Median Rent
15.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
256
Violent Crime/100K
3,842 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$66,653 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,300 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K (33% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places
1
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Haunted Places Near Salem, NC
1 reported haunted locations found near Salem, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Western Carolina Center | every morning on third shift a meal cart can be heard coming down the hall into Evergreen Cottage and the Medical Care Unit. You can hear the cart getting closer and closer, but it never appears. |