New Salem, IL
Living in New Salem
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute20
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports23
Hospitals57
Colleges35
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Schools1
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Residents
271Population+156 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
5%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate28%
Some College59%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty+13% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-15% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K4%
$150K to $199K26%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector71%
Self-employed24%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance29%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts8%
Sales and office29%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van69%
Worked at home29%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$425Median Monthly Rent+$67 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied+16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K58%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
LP gas2%
Utility gas61%
Crime
Violent Crime in New Salem
United States45
Illinois50
Pike County11
Property Crime in New Salem
United States48
Illinois43
Pike County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 2 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in New Salem
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding66
Tornado35
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near New Salem, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near New Salem, IL
Pike County Christian Academy
7 miles, S
St Mary Elementary School
20 miles, N
Holy Family School
28 miles, W
St Johns Lutheran School
28 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near New Salem, IL
Hospitals
Hospitals near New Salem, IL
Illini Community Hospital
7 miles, S
Pike County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SW
Passavant Area Hospital
31 miles, E
Hannibal Regional Hospital
32 miles, W
Airports
Airports near New Salem, IL
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
25 miles, NW
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
63 miles, E
St Louis Lambert International Airport
71 miles, S
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
90 miles, NE