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Salem, Indiana

Introduction to Salem, Indiana

Salem, Indiana, in Washington county, is 30 miles NW of Louisville, Kentucky. The city has a population of 6,172.

Salem History

The city of Salem is the county seat of Washington County. Downtown Salem is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The first settlers were attracted by the raw materials, rivers, and wildlife. Then, a small town, Salem was named by the wife of a land surveyor, William Lindley. Salem was also the name of the town in North Carolina where the Lindleys were from. The city was officially recognized in 1814, and two years later, Indiana became a state.

Salem and Nearby Attractions

  • Deam Lake State Recreation Area
  • Conway Fire Museum
  • Corydon Capitol Historic Site
  • Cathedral Gardens
  • Louisville Zoo

Things To Do In Salem

The Washington County Courthouse is the most famous and widely recognized landmark in Salem, and several historical sites surround it. John Hay Lake and the Lake Salinda provide opportunities for fishing and boating, and Delaney Park is a popular recreational facility. Provisions for fishing, swimming, boating, boat and cabin rentals, as well as modern and primitive camp sites are available at the park. Another park in the area is the Spring Mill State Park. The Knobstone Trail and the Jackson-Washington State Forest are other popular tourist destinations. Local celebrations include Old Settler’s Days and Maxwell Street Days held in September and May, respectively.

Salem Transportation

Flights are available from Louisville International-Standiford Field Airport.

Salem Higher Education

Colleges close to Salem include Bellarmine University, Hanover College, and Indiana University Southeast.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophySalem Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Salem Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Salem Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Salem Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Salem, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime98
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