Salem Township, IL
Living in Salem Township
Bikeability3
Walkability12
Commute97
Public Transit3
Affordability100
Public Safety42
Airports26
Hospitals73
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.9kPopulation-471 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate39%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty
17 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$81kMedian Home Value+$4.8k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$469Median Monthly Rent+$85 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas66%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem Township
United States45
Illinois50
Marion County50
Property Crime in Salem Township
United States48
Illinois43
Marion County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding36
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem Township, IL
Trinity Lutheran School
10 miles, SW
St Mary School
10 miles, SW
Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School
13 miles, W
New Horizon Christian School
13 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Salem Township, IL
Greenville University
31 miles, NW
McKendree University
46 miles, W
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
57 miles, W
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
63 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem Township, IL
Salem Township Hospital
3 miles, NE
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital -Centralia
9 miles, SW
Ssm Health-Good Samaritan Hospital
20 miles, S
Crossroads Community Hospital
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Salem Township, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
47 miles, W
St Louis Lambert International Airport
76 miles, W
Evansville Regional Airport
88 miles, SE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
93 miles, NW