Quality of Life and Culture in Salem, KY - PlaceVista

Salem, KY B

Population: 681

Home Price: $73,400

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Overview

Salem is a village in the state of Kentucky with a population of 681. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Salem has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 28.5 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Salem, KY

Employment and Income	Salem	Kentucky	United States
Per Capita Income	$23,084	$29,707	$32,693
Median Household Income	$38,409	$58,801	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	6.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	7.7%	14.4%	10.5%

Age	Salem	Kentucky	United States
Median Age	50.6	41.5	42.3

Gender	Salem	Kentucky	United States
Male	47.3%	48.6%	49.8%
Female	52.7%	51.4%	50.2%

Race	Salem	Kentucky	United States
White	90.5%	89.9%	80.3%
Black or African American	5.6%	4.7%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.2%	2.7%
Asian	0.7%	1.0%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	0.8%	2.7%
Multiracial	3.2%	3.4%	5.2%

Housing Information	Salem	Kentucky	United States
Median Home Price	$73,400	$147,794	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$375	$610	$801
Family Households	45.7%	45.7%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	40.2%	40.2%	26.2%
Homeowners	76.0%	70.0%	72.9%
Renters	24.0%	30.0%	27.1%

Education	Salem	Kentucky	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	15.0%	8.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	41.7%	41.7%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	21.2%	19.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	6.6%	8.5%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	4.1%	13.1%	15.0%

Proficiency	Salem	Kentucky	United States
Mathematics	NA%	46.2%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	54.8%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Salem	Kentucky	United States
Murder	NA	1.7	3.0
Rape	NA	20.7	38.0
Robbery	NA	23.6	40.7
Assault	NA	51.3	188.5

Property Crime	Salem	Kentucky	United States
Burglary	NA	259.3	336.1
Theft	NA	1017.1	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	141.2	167.1
Arson	NA	7.5	10.5

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