Salem, Illinois

Population 7,407

Salem is located in Marion County, IL. The population is 7,407, making Salem the 2nd largest city in Marion County.

There are 5 public schools in Salem with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Salem is moderate , and there are 40 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Salem is very high 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, Tonti Township and Odin.

Salem Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.6%

Crime Rate

50.45% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 170
  • Violent Crimes: 298
  • Robbery: 28
  • Burglary: 482
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

78.50% Higher than national avg.
  • 40 offenders in Salem
  • 54.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

98 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 11
  • Tanks & Spills: 84

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Salem, IL and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Salem's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
1 Private School

St Theresa Of Avila

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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40 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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  • In 2013, the city of Salem, IL issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Salem, IL issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 4 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $488
  • 1 Bedroom: $592
  • 2 Bedrooms: $735
  • 3 Bedrooms: $979
  • 4 Bedrooms: $997

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Environmental Hazards

98 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Salem, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Salem, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Salem, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.55°
  • February 37.25°
  • March 48.72°
  • April 57.78°
  • May 66.75°
  • June 76.27°
  • July 79.28°
  • August 76.52°
  • September 68.88°
  • October 57.43°
  • November 46.9°
  • December 36.92°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Salem, IL

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Salem, IL: $40,295

Unemployment

Unemployment in Salem is 5.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 59.02%
White Collar - 40.98%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • John Shimkus

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

14 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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