Salem, GA
Living in Salem
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute12
Public Transit1
Affordability95
Public Safety84
Airports49
Hospitals26
Colleges11
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Schools12
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Residents
382Population+35 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
5%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black98%
Caucasian2%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree5%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income-$14k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+13% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K45%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K3%
$125K to $149K5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector61%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office39%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$46kMedian Home Value-$51k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$6 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+22% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached62%
Mobile home38%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Home Value
Less than $50K58%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K19%
$250K to $299K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
LP gas56%
Utility gas2%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem
United States45
Georgia43
Upson County19
Property Crime in Salem
United States48
Georgia59
Upson County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding34
Tornado39
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem, GA
Montessori Joy Learning Center
15 miles, S
Westwood Christian Academy
15 miles, NW
Overcomers' Academy
17 miles, NW
Service Christian School
22 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Salem, GA
Fort Valley State University
23 miles, SE
Middle Georgia State University
27 miles, E
Wesleyan College
29 miles, E
Mercer University
32 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem, GA
Upson Regional Medical Center
12 miles, NW
Monroe County Hospital
24 miles, NE
Warm Springs Medical Center
30 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Salem, GA
Columbus Airport
46 miles, W
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
85 miles, S
Dothan Regional Airport
124 miles, SW