Salem, West Virginia

Population 1,989

Salem is located in Harrison County, WV. The population is 1,989, making Salem the 6th largest city in Harrison County.

There are 1 public schools in Salem with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Salem is very low , and there are 24 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Salem is moderate 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 Wolf Summit, Wallace and West Milford.

Salem Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 15.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.1%

Crime Rate

93.77% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 26
  • Violent Crimes: 103
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Property Crime: 51
  • Larceny Theft: 26

Registered Offenders

90.38% Higher than national avg.
  • 24 offenders in Salem
  • 120.66 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

23 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 22

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • West Virginia unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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

Miracle Meadows School

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24 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Salem, WV

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  • In 2004, the city of Salem, WV issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2003, the city of Salem, WV issued 1 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: $643
  • 1 Bedroom: $647
  • 2 Bedrooms: $820
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,047
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,212

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Environmental Hazards

23 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Salem, WV has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Salem, WV is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4 Average
    Salem, WV is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.65°
  • February 33.47°
  • March 44.38°
  • April 54.68°
  • May 63.05°
  • June 70.23°
  • July 73.67°
  • August 72.04°
  • September 66.17°
  • October 54.22°
  • November 45°
  • December 35.45°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Salem, WV

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Salem, WV: $35,000

Unemployment

Unemployment in Salem is 3.9%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.59%
White Collar - 43.41%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin
  • Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
  • Sen. Joe Manchin III

City Representatives

  • David McKinley

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

10 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Salem, WV

1 Library view all

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1 Retirement Home view all

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