Salem, WV
Living in Salem
Bikeability36
Walkability68
Commute73
Public Transit42
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports18
Hospitals52
Colleges40
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation-180 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-8 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black6%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate33%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+14% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K1%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office28%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation2%
Walked7%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$68kMedian Home Value+$9.6k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$400Median Monthly Rent+$61 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier52%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem
United States45
West Virginia21
Harrison County12
Property Crime in Salem
United States48
West Virginia20
Harrison County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 10 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem, WV
Salem Christian School
1 miles, E
Emmanuel Christian School
12 miles, E
The Clarksburg Childrens Montessori School
12 miles, E
St Mary's Central Grade School
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Salem, WV
Salem University
0 miles, NW
Fairmont State University
25 miles, NE
West Virginia Wesleyan College
28 miles, SE
Alderson Broaddus University
29 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem, WV
Highland-Clarksburg Hospital Inc
10 miles, E
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
17 miles, S
United Hospital Center
18 miles, E
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Salem, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
18 miles, E
Yeager Airport
84 miles, SW
Pittsburgh International Airport
85 miles, N
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
92 miles, NE