Salem, IL
Living in Salem
Bikeability3
Walkability15
Commute97
Public Transit4
Affordability100
Public Safety36
Airports26
Hospitals73
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7kPopulation-446 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate40%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value+$7.8k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$467Median Monthly Rent+$76 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem
United States45
Illinois50
Marion County50
Property Crime in Salem
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
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem, IL
Trinity Lutheran School
11 miles, SW
St Mary School
12 miles, SW
Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School
14 miles, W
New Horizon Christian School
14 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Salem, IL
Greenville University
30 miles, NW
McKendree University
46 miles, W
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
57 miles, W
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
65 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem, IL
Salem Township Hospital
1 miles, NE
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital -Centralia
11 miles, SW
Ssm Health-Good Samaritan Hospital
22 miles, S
Crossroads Community Hospital
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Salem, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
48 miles, W
St Louis Lambert International Airport
77 miles, W
Evansville Regional Airport
88 miles, SE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
92 miles, NW