Quality of Life and Culture in Salem, SD - PlaceVista

Salem, SD A-

Population: 1,221

Home Price: $120,600

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Overview

Salem is a small town in the state of South Dakota with a population of 1,221. Salem has a four seasons climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Medium Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Families
School Rating: (C) Average
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 19.9 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Salem, SD

Employment and Income	Salem	South Dakota	United States
Per Capita Income	$26,722	$28,392	$32,693
Median Household Income	$65,820	$56,701	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	5.5%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	3.9%	12.8%	10.5%

Age	Salem	South Dakota	United States
Median Age	44.4	42.1	42.3

Gender	Salem	South Dakota	United States
Male	56.8%	50.5%	49.8%
Female	43.2%	49.5%	50.2%

Race	Salem	South Dakota	United States
White	90.7%	81.3%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.5%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.3%	13.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.5%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	3.1%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	5.8%	3.4%	5.2%

Housing Information	Salem	South Dakota	United States
Median Home Price	$120,600	$111,657	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$753	$475	$801
Family Households	57.8%	57.8%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	18.7%	18.7%	26.2%
Homeowners	75.5%	74.3%	72.9%
Renters	24.5%	25.7%	27.1%

Education	Salem	South Dakota	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	3.7%	7.1%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	40.4%	40.4%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	16.5%	19.9%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	12.6%	10.5%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	15.0%	13.9%	15.0%

Proficiency	Salem	South Dakota	United States
Mathematics	42.2%	44.8%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	52.0%	53.2%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Salem	South Dakota	United States
Murder	NA	0.6	3.0
Rape	NA	49.0	38.0
Robbery	NA	8.9	40.7
Assault	NA	199.8	188.5

Property Crime	Salem	South Dakota	United States
Burglary	NA	236.7	336.1
Theft	NA	952.2	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	107.0	167.1
Arson	NA	4.5	10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Salem, SD

beef
chinese food

coaching
baseball

talented artist
museums

side hustle
books

recreation
producer

campground
summer
winter
facility

shelves
ebay
furniture
pickup
supplies

grocery store

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