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Salem, Illinois

Introduction to Salem, Illinois

Salem, Illinois, in Marion county, is 72 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 7,909.

Salem History

Salem is the county seat of Marion County, which was established in 1823. It was created out of parts of Fayette and Jefferson Counties. The county was named in honor of Revolutionary War General Francis Marion.

Salem and nearby Attractions

  • Washington County State Recreation Area
  • Jefferson County Historical Village
  • Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
  • William Jennings Bryan Museum
  • South Shore State Park

Things To Do In Salem

Local parks include the Washington County State Recreation Area, South Shore State Park, the Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area and the Carlyle Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area. The William Jennings Bryan Museum, the Heritage House Museum, Cedarhurst and the Jefferson County Historical Village are some of the nearby museums and historical sites. The community hosts the Marion County Fair every July.

Salem Transportation

Air transportation is available from Williamson County Regional Airport.

Salem Higher Education

John A. Logan College, Lakeland College and Lewis and Clark Community College are all nearby.

High Points

Salem strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophySalem Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Salem Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Salem, IL

Comparing Salem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35

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