Salem, IN

Salem is a small city in Indiana with a population of 6,484. Residents earn $51,786 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,484 Population 1,536/sq mi density

$51,786 Median Income $25,661 per capita

$136,800 Home Value $202,273 Zillow

$736 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

33 Violent Crime/100K 3,439 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$51,786 median income, 2.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$136,800 home value, $736/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

33 violent crimes/100K (91% below avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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UFO Sightings

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Mines

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6 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Salem, IN.

Name	Description
Washington County Courthouse / Salem Downtown Historic District	Marker is at the intersection of Public Square (North Side) (State Road 135) and North Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Public Square (North Side).
Brock Cemetery	Marker is on N. Main Street (State Road 135) 0.3 miles north of Emma Street, on the right when traveling south.
Morgan's Raid	Marker is at the intersection of Public Square (South Side) (State Road 135) and South Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Public Square (South Side).
Burning the Salem Railroad Station	Marker is on S. Main Street (State Road 135) south of Small Street, on the right when traveling north.
Morgan Plans to Attack Salem	Marker is on Indiana Route 135, 0.1 miles south of East Terrell Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Salem Suffers	Marker is at the intersection of Public Square (South Side) (State Road 135) and South Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Public Square (South Side).

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