Salem, South Dakota

Population 1,437

Salem is located in Mccook County, SD. The population is 1,437, making Salem the largest city in Mccook County.

There are 4 public schools in Salem with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Salem is very low , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Salem is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Salem property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Salem include Salem Township, Richland Township and Sun Prairie Township.

Salem Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 10.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.4%

Crime Rate

49.8% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 66
  • Violent Crimes: 225
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 212
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 754

Registered Offenders

2.70% Higher than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Salem
  • 13.92 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

64 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 63

Unemployment

Low 1.9%
  • South Dakota unemployment average: 2.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Salem, SD and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Salem's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
1 Private School

Salem St Mary's Elementary School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Salem, SD

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Salem, SD issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 3 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Salem, SD issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $590
  • 1 Bedroom: $650
  • 2 Bedrooms: $790
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,050
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,350

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Environmental Hazards

64 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Salem, SD has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Salem, SD is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.22 Average
    Salem, SD is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 17.38°
  • February 21.27°
  • March 37.05°
  • April 46.75°
  • May 58.71°
  • June 69.54°
  • July 76.18°
  • August 72.52°
  • September 63.08°
  • October 50.23°
  • November 35.18°
  • December 20.22°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Salem, SD

Earthquakes
Salem, SD has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Salem, SD has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Salem, SD has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Salem, SD has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Salem, SD: $51,250

Unemployment

Unemployment in Salem is 1.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.93%
White Collar - 53.07%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Dennis Daugaard
  • Sen. Mike Rounds
  • Sen. John Thune

City Representatives

  • Kristi Noem

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Salem, SD

0 Libraries view all

  • No library found in Salem, SD

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1 Retirement Home view all

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