Salem, Indiana
Quick Statistics
Salem is a community in Washington County, Indiana, home to about 6,489 people spread across 4.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,250 a year, and a typical home is worth about $144,700. About 24.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Indiana towns GeoStat tracks, Salem ranks number 109 of 967 in population, number 526 in median household income, number 413 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Salem typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 24°F. The area sees roughly 14 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | New Pekin, IN | 8.4 mi. | 1,372 |
| 2. | Campbellsburg, IN | 9.6 mi. | 635 |
| 3. | Livonia, IN | 10.4 mi. | 95 |
| 4. | Saltillo, IN | 11.6 mi. | 117 |
| 5. | Borden, IN | 12.2 mi. | 987 |
| 6. | Little York, IN | 12.3 mi. | 208 |
| 7. | Fredericksburg, IN | 12.8 mi. | 48 |
| 8. | Palmyra, IN | 13.6 mi. | 1,215 |
What is the population of Salem, Indiana?
Salem has a population of about 6,489 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Salem, Indiana in?
Salem is located in Washington County, Indiana.
What is the median home value in Salem, Indiana?
The median home value in Salem is about $144,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Salem, Indiana?
The median personal income in Salem is about $27,250 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Salem, Indiana?
Since 1950, 33 tornadoes have been recorded in Washington County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Salem, Indiana?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 24 degrees, with around 14 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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