Salem, IA
Living in Salem
Bikeability9
Walkability35
Commute82
Public Transit10
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports12
Hospitals75
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
494Population+83 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate42%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$6.7k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office23%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle1%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$60kMedian Home Value-$1k (2010–19)
<1%Built 2000 or Later
$385Median Monthly Rent+$68 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied+15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K40%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas77%
Utility gas2%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem
United States45
Iowa35
Henry County15
Property Crime in Salem
United States48
Iowa43
Henry County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado16
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem, IA
Mt Pleasant Christian School
9 miles, NE
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary
13 miles, SE
Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
21 miles, SE
Maharishi School
21 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Salem, IA
Iowa Wesleyan University
9 miles, NE
Maharishi University of Management
21 miles, NW
Culver-Stockton College
50 miles, S
Monmouth College
52 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem, IA
Henry County Health Center
8 miles, NE
Van Buren County Hospital
19 miles, SW
Fort Madison Community Hospital
20 miles, SE
Jefferson County Health Center
20 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Salem, IA
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
67 miles, S
Quad City International Airport
71 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
71 miles, N
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
102 miles, E