West Salem, IL
Living in West Salem
Bikeability4
Walkability16
Commute49
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports4
Hospitals66
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
903Population-162 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$4.2k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K39%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector86%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation39%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office22%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$49kMedian Home Value+$4.6k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$239Median Monthly Rent-$92 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K51%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K11%
$250K to $299K2%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas4%
Utility gas73%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Salem
United States45
Illinois50
Edwards County5
Property Crime in West Salem
United States48
Illinois43
Edwards County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump83%
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 | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Salem
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding69
Tornado28
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Salem, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Salem, IL
Lancaster Christian School
8 miles, E
St Joseph's Catholic Church
15 miles, N
St Joseph School
15 miles, N
St Mary Catholic School
15 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near West Salem, IL
Oakland City University
38 miles, E
University of Southern Indiana
43 miles, SE
University of Evansville
46 miles, SE
Eastern Illinois University
67 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Salem, IL
Wabash General Hospital 1
15 miles, SE
Richland Memorial Hospital
15 miles, N
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1
22 miles, SW
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near West Salem, IL
Evansville Regional Airport
42 miles, SE
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
71 miles, SE
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
99 miles, W
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
106 miles, N