West Salem, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 755 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -24.6%
 
Males: 386  (51.2%)
Females: 369  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

38.5 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62476.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,132 (it was $27,031 in 2000)
West Salem:

$52,132
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,256 (it was $15,179 in 2000)

West Salem village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $73,239 (it was $39,700 in 2000)
West Salem:

$73,239
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $93,288; detached houses: $92,342; mobile homes: $93,073

Median gross rent in 2022: $694.

March 2022 cost of living index in West Salem: 83.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.9%
(10.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in West Salem, IL (2022)
    • 69291.3%White alone
    • 486.3%Two or more races
    • 60.8%Black alone
    • 60.8%Other race alone
    • 30.4%Hispanic

Races in West Salem detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in West Salem, Illinois as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in West Salem is 285 to 1.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.11
Illinois average:

2.78
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Ancestries: German (20.7%), English (16.0%), American (12.7%), Irish (5.1%), Eastern European (3.6%), Pennsylvania German (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/02/1914

Elevation: 530 feet

Land area: 1.56 square miles.

Population density: 484 people per square mile   (low).

West Salem, Illinois map

1 resident is foreign born

This village:

0.1%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,370 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $592 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Evansville, IN (45.1 miles , pop. 121,582).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (121.0 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (230.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bone Gap, IL (2.3 miles ),
Parkersburg, IL (2.3 miles ),
Calhoun, IL (3.0 miles ),
Browns, IL (3.2 miles),
Albion, IL (3.2 miles ),
Bellmont, IL (3.3 miles ),
Mount Erie, IL (3.5 miles),
Claremont, IL (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 38.52 N, Longitude: 88.01 W

Area code: 618

Distribution of median household income in West Salem, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in West Salem, IL in 2022
West Salem satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in West Salem, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (24.2%)
  • Machinery (17.7%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Health care (5.4%)
  • Truck transportation (4.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
  • Construction (2.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (22.6%)
  • Machinery (15.9%)
  • Truck transportation (7.5%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Utilities (5.0%)
  • Construction (4.6%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (26.0%)
  • Machinery (19.7%)
  • Health care (10.3%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
  • Social assistance (4.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.1%)
Most common occupations in West Salem, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (14.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (7.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (23.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Registered nurses (5.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)

Average climate in West Salem, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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West Salem, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

West Salem-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 53% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/7/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.7 miles away from the West Salem village center injured 55 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1990, a category F4 tornado 14.3 miles away from the village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

West Salem-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 208% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 8.2 miles away from West Salem center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 8.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 21.8 miles away from West Salem center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 39.0 miles away from West Salem center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 9.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 6.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Edwards County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
West Salem topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near West Salem:

  • REST HAVEN MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ALBION, IL)
  • SHURTLEFF MANOR RESIDENTIAL (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MOUNT CARMEL, IL)
  • ADVANTAGE HOME HEALTH, INC. (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; OLNEY, IL)
  • WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; MOUNT CARMEL, IL)
  • OLNEY DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; OLNEY, IL)
  • RIVER OAKS (Hospital, about 16 miles away; MOUNT CARMEL, IL)
  • RICHLAND MANOR (Hospital, about 16 miles away; OLNEY, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Salem:

  • Wabash Valley College (about 14 miles; Mount Carmel, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,142)
  • Vincennes University (about 29 miles; Vincennes, IN; FT enrollment: 9,876)
  • University of Southern Indiana (about 43 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 9,532)
  • University of Evansville (about 47 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 2,688)
  • Rend Lake College (about 57 miles; Ina, IL; FT enrollment: 2,778)
  • Kaskaskia College (about 65 miles; Centralia, IL; FT enrollment: 3,867)
  • Lake Land College (about 67 miles; Mattoon, IL; FT enrollment: 7,499)

Public elementary/middle school in West Salem:

See full list of schools located in West Salem

Library in West Salem:

  • WEST SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $18,598; Location: 112 WEST SOUTH STREET; 6,175 books; 40 audio materials; 192 video materials; 15 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 12 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in West Salem: West Salem Fire Department First Responders (A), West Salem City Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery (1), Evangelical Cemetery (2), Moravian Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Edwards County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

68.7%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.2%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
23 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
30 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in West Salem (2011 data):

  • First State Bank of West Salem: First State Bank Of West Salem at 200 West Church Street, branch established on 1942/11/17. Info updated 2006/06/15: Bank assets: $17.9 mil, Deposits: $14.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices

For population 15 years and over in West Salem:

Marital status in West Salem, IL
  • Never married: 23.2%
  • Now married: 58.3%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 12.6%

For population 25 years and over in West Salem:

  • High school or higher: 89.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.3
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - West Salem
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for West Salem, IL (based on Edwards County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,88912
Mainline Protestant1,34014
None2,492-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Edwards County:

4.58 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Edwards County:

6.11 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
This county:

3.05 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Edwards County:

9.2%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.8%
Illinois:

25.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

44.8%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
West Salem:

34.1%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
West Salem:

27.6
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

16.4%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

6.6%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
West Salem:

26.5%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
West Salem:

49.5%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
West Salem:

71.7%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of West Salem, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 2$1,623$9,7381$509
Sewerage 2$2,022$12,1321$463
Water Supply 2$2,033$12,1981$91
Parks and Recreation 2$985$5,9101$120
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,713$32,5560$0
Financial Administration 1$2,938$35,2560$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$1,465
Local Libraries 0$0 1$1,248
Firefighters 0$0 17$1,285
Totals for Government 10$12,314$14,77730$5,181

West Salem government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $138,000 ($182.78)
    Central Staff Services: $84,000 ($111.26)
    Police Protection: $55,000 ($72.85)
    Sewerage: $53,000 ($70.20)
    Solid Waste Management: $49,000 ($64.90)
    Financial Administration: $46,000 ($60.93)
    General - Other: $46,000 ($60.93)
    Regular Highways: $28,000 ($37.09)
    Local Fire Protection: $11,000 ($14.57)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($10.60)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($5.30)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($13.25)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($9.27)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $197,000 ($260.93)

West Salem government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $70,000 ($92.72)
    Solid Waste Management: $53,000 ($70.20)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($1.32)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($5.30)
    General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($3.97)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.32)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $168,000 ($222.52)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $167,000 ($221.19)
    Highways: $23,000 ($30.46)
  • Tax - Property: $151,000 ($200.00)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.32)

West Salem government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $195,000 ($258.28)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $172,000 ($227.81)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $23,000 ($30.46)

West Salem government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $871,000 ($1153.64)

Strongest AM radio stations in West Salem:

  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WVHI (1330 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WVMC (1360 AM; 0 kW; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; Owner: WABASH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVLN (740 AM; 0 kW; OLNEY, IL; Owner: V.L.N. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGBF (1280 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Salem:

  • WBJW (91.7 FM; ALBION, IL; Owner: MUSIC MINISTRIES INC)
  • WYNG (94.9 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVJC (89.1 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES)
  • WSEI (92.9 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: V.L.N. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WUSI (90.3 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF S. ILL. UNIVER.)
  • WPTH (88.1 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: OLNEY VOICE OF CHRISTIAN FAITH, INC.)
  • WFIW-FM (104.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IL; Owner: WAYNE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WOKZ (105.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IL; Owner: WAYNE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRAY-FM (98.1 FM; PRINCETON, IN; Owner: PRINCETON BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WVUB (91.1 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: VINCENNES UNIVERSITY)
  • WAKO-FM (103.1 FM; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL; Owner: LAWRENCEVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJD (100.5 FM; PRINCETON, IN; Owner: WSJD, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around West Salem:

  • WUSI-TV (Channel 16; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WVUT (Channel 22; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VINCENNES UNIV.)
  • WNOI-LP (Channel 24; FLORA, IL; Owner: H & R COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

West Salem fatal accident list:

Feb 21, 1990 01:50 PM, Church, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 115ft / 34.7mTotal length
  • 6,750Total average daily traffic
  • 1,126Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in West Salem, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for West Salem, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in West Salem)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • West Salem Subst St 150 3 Mi Nw (Lat: 38.544222 Lon: -88.058083), Call Sign: WGZ909, Licensee ID: L00026067,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 08/12/1996, Expiration Date: 09/16/2001, Cancellation Date: 02/17/2002, Registrant: Soyland Power Cooperative Inc, 788 N Sunnyside Rd, Decatur, IL 62522

  • FARM, 3827 Hwy 11 (Lat: 38.525639 Lon: -87.915361), Call Sign: WQSA836,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.850 MHz, Grant Date: 06/27/2023, Expiration Date: 08/23/2033, Certifier: Dan G Strine, Registrant: Mobile Radio Specialists Inc, 2150 B North First Street, Grayville, IL 62844, Phone: (618) 375-7868, Fax: (618) 375-5261, Email:

  • Wabash County, Sec 23, Lick Prairie, Tin-R14-Sec. 23 (Lat: 38.495861 Lon: -87.934889), Call Sign: WQSI446,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.680 MHz, Grant Date: 09/24/2013, Expiration Date: 09/24/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/25/2023, Certifier: Allen Broster, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Baker Seed, 610 Seminary St West Salem, Il 62476 (Lat: 38.519361 Lon: -88.014361), Type: Tank, Structure height: 33.5 m, Overall height: 36.5 m, Call Sign: WQWT980,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/18/2015, Expiration Date: 11/18/2025, Certifier: Eric Pyland, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Email:

  • IL-WESTSALEM-SE-1, Off County Rd 300 E (Lat: 38.495278 Lon: -87.935583), Type: Silo, Structure height: 41.1 m, Overall height: 44.1 m, Call Sign: WRXM633,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 05/31/2023, Expiration Date: 05/31/2033, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • IL-WESTSALEM-WE-1, County Rd 1850 N And County Rd 600 E (Lat: 38.518722 Lon: -88.039750), Type: Silo, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WRXM742,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 05/31/2023, Expiration Date: 05/31/2033, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • IL-WESTSALEM-CN-1, 610 Seminary St (Lat: 38.519333 Lon: -88.014222), Type: Silo, Structure height: 33.5 m, Overall height: 36.5 m, Call Sign: WRXM756,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 05/31/2023, Expiration Date: 05/31/2033, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in West Salem)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 83605, N83605, N-83605, Serial Number: 7AC-2281, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 01/11/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 05/05/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Gary D Garrison, 1933 County Road 700 E, West Salem, IL 62476

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 11. The highest number of fires - 26 took place in 2017, and the least - 1 in 2002. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in West Salem, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (40.7%), and Structure Fires (33.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in West Salem, IL
    • 7740.7%Outside Fires
    • 6433.9%Structure Fires
    • 3317.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 157.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for West Salem, IL
Most common first names in West Salem, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary2181.7 years
John1773.6 years
Charles1677.9 years
William1577.5 years
Robert1468.3 years
James1269.4 years
George1178.8 years
Ralph978.2 years
Edna983.2 years
Arthur881.2 years
Most common last names in West Salem, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Clodfelter2379.0 years
Smith1877.9 years
Miller1282.7 years
Feldman1076.0 years
Myers1076.9 years
Mcdowell974.1 years
Boewe876.8 years
Gaede881.2 years
Taylor780.9 years
Knackmuhs784.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in West Salem, IL
  • 77.9%Utility gas
  • 21.0%Electricity
  • 1.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in West Salem, IL
  • 65.8%Electricity
  • 34.2%Utility gas


West Salem compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.