Salem, Indiana

Population 6,302

Salem is located in Washington County, IN. The population is 6,302, making Salem the largest city in Washington County.

There are 3 public schools in Salem with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Salem is low , and there are 40 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 Washington Township, Pierce Township and Jefferson Township.

Salem Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 18.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.4%

Crime Rate

63.78% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 156
  • Violent Crimes: 56
  • Robbery: 22
  • Burglary: 145
  • Property Crime: 849
  • Larceny Theft: 548

Registered Offenders

81.70% Higher than national avg.
  • 40 offenders in Salem
  • 63.47 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

68 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 62

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • Indiana unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Salem, IN and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Salem's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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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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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Salem, IN issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Salem, IN issued 14 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: $550
  • 1 Bedroom: $580
  • 2 Bedrooms: $760
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,030
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,030

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Environmental Hazards

68 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Salem, IN has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Salem, IN is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Salem, IN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 31.53°
  • February 34.05°
  • March 46.68°
  • April 56.7°
  • May 65.25°
  • June 72.8°
  • July 79.12°
  • August 75.3°
  • September 66.23°
  • October 55.77°
  • November 45.87°
  • December 34.6°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Salem, IN

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Salem, IN: $33,022

Unemployment

Unemployment in Salem is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.89%
White Collar - 47.11%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mike Pence
  • Sen. Daniel Coats
  • Sen. Joe Donnelly

City Representatives

  • Todd Young

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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