Salem, SD

Salem, South Dakota

Salem, South Dakota, in McCook county, is 36 miles W of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 185 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,371.

The People and Families of Salem

In Salem, about 61% of adults are married. Lots of people in Salem live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Salem had a median family income of $44,167. Salem has a large middle class. The city isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Salem residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Salem Housing

In Salem, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Salem, 89% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Salem; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Salem is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Salem, SD

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Salem Almanac

Salem Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Salem Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Salem, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Salem Public Libraries

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Salem High Schools (2004)

MCCOOK CENTRAL HI SCH
200 E ESSEX
605-425-2264
Serves 145 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Salem Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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