Salem, KY
Living in Salem
Bikeability3
Walkability14
Commute50
Public Transit4
Affordability100
Public Safety97
Airports12
Hospitals35
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
704Population-73 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate39%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income-$44 (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-14% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office13%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value+$5.3k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$325Median Monthly Rent+$42 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
LP gas40%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem
United States45
Kentucky26
Livingston County4
Property Crime in Salem
United States48
Kentucky41
Livingston County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding71
Tornado43
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem, KY
St Mary School System
26 miles, SW
St Mary Elementary School
27 miles, SW
Freedom Outreach School
32 miles, W
Honey Locust
36 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Salem, KY
Murray State University
45 miles, S
University of Southern Indiana
57 miles, NE
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
62 miles, NW
University of Evansville
62 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem, KY
Crittenden Community Hospital
9 miles, NE
Hardin County General Hospital & Clinic
12 miles, NW
Caldwell Medical Center
21 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Salem, KY
Barkley Regional Airport
33 miles, SW
Evansville Regional Airport
66 miles, NE
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
67 miles, NE
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
73 miles, W