Salem, NM
Living in Salem
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute100
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety87
Airports38
Hospitals16
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
311Population-169 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+26 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
31%Family Households-69% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years53%
55 to 74 years16%
Diversity
Hispanic or Latino100%
Education
Less than high school100%
Households
Family household31%
Householder living alone69%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$36k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+33% (2010–19)
10 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$50K to $74K70%
Employers
Private sector57%
Self-employed43%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance57%
Factory and transportation43%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$32kMedian Home Value+$7.2k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$21 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+49% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
Mobile home100%
Year Structure Built
Built 1980 to 198960%
Built 1970 to 197940%
Home Value
Less than $50K87%
$50K to $99K13%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
Utility gas31%
Wood20%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem
United States45
New Mexico61
Las Cruces Metro Area18
Doña Ana County18
Property Crime in Salem
United States48
New Mexico62
Las Cruces Metro Area31
Doña Ana County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem
Inland Flooding81
Tornado4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem, NM
Manzano Christian School
29 miles, N
Las Cruces Catholic School
36 miles, SE
Mission Lutheran School
37 miles, SE
Las Cruces Academy
38 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Salem, NM
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
40 miles, SE
Western New Mexico University
63 miles, W
The University of Texas at El Paso
77 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem, NM
Sierra Vista Hospital
30 miles, N
Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc
35 miles, SE
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
39 miles, SE
Memorial Medical Center
40 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Salem, NM
El Paso International Airport
79 miles, SE
Roswell Air Center
160 miles, E
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
164 miles, N
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
211 miles, N