Salem, SD A-

Population: 1,221
Home Price: $120,600

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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