Salem, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 82 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -40.6%
 
Males: 44  (54.5%)
Females: 38  (45.5%)
Median resident age:

64.1 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip code: 68433

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,364 (it was $28,500 in 2000)
Salem:

$43,364
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,827 (it was $13,325 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $44,084 (it was $20,300 in 2000)
Salem:

$44,084
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $51,240; detached houses: $50,758
March 2022 cost of living index in Salem: 71.0 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.6%
(8.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)
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  • Races in Salem, NE (2022)
    • 8495.5%White alone
    • 22.3%Hispanic



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Salem, Nebraska as of May 20, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Salem is 48 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (69.0%), American (20.7%), European (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1000 feet

Land area: 0.62 square miles.

Population density: 132 people per square mile   (very low).

Salem, Nebraska map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Salem village:

1.9% ($381)
Nebraska:

1.7% ($1,478)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (51.9 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (71.3 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (437.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Verdon, NE (2.2 miles ),
Falls City, NE (2.6 miles ),
Dawson, NE (2.6 miles ),
Morrill, KS (3.2 miles ),
Reserve, KS (3.3 miles),
Stella, NE (3.3 miles ),
Preston, NE (3.4 miles),
Shubert, NE (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.08 N, Longitude: 95.72 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 402

Distribution of median household income in Salem, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Salem, NE in 2022

Salem satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Most common industries in Salem, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (15.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.5%)
  • Truck transportation (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.0%)
  • Health care (8.8%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (26.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.2%)
  • Truck transportation (13.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.9%)
  • Machinery (8.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.9%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (22.9%)
  • Health care (20.0%)
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (8.6%)
  • Social assistance (8.6%)
  • Truck transportation (5.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Salem, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.2%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6.2%)
  • Registered nurses (5.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (17.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (17.8%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (11.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (14.3%)
  • Registered nurses (11.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (11.4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Child care workers (8.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.7%)

Average climate in Salem, Nebraska

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Tornado activity:

Salem-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 96% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/5/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 37.4 miles away from the Salem village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/6/1962, a category F4 tornado 38.6 miles away from the village center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Salem-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 449% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 260.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 319.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 219.4 miles away from Salem center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 296.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 186.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 206.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Richardson County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Salem topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Salem:

  • FALLS CITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • IN HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • KETTER MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • CAREAGE ESTATES OF FALLS CITY (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • LAKESIDE TERRACE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; SABETHA, KS)
  • KANSAS DIALYSIS SERVICES - SABETHA (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; SABETHA, KS)
  • FOUNTAIN VILLA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SABETHA, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Salem:

  • Highland Community College (about 29 miles; Highland, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,148)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 49 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 55 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 70 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 72 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Washburn University (about 73 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 5,092)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 73 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Salem: Salem Grain Company Elevator (A), Salem Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Maple Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Richardson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.1 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

53.8%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.7%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Salem:

Marital status in Salem, NE
  • Never married: 8.3%
  • Now married: 71.5%
  • Separated: 5.1%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 10.5%

For population 25 years and over in Salem:

  • High school or higher: 91.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 9.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.1
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Salem, NE (based on Richardson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,31219
Catholic1,6605
Evangelical Protestant1,32211
Other21
None3,067-
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: 2
Richardson County:

2.40 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

4.80 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Richardson County:

10.79 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Richardson County:

8.8%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.9%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Richardson County:

19.6%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

45.1%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Salem:

45.2%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Salem:

29.8
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Salem:

15.2%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Salem:

12.4%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Salem:

6.7
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Salem:

32.9%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
Salem:

57.4%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Salem:

84.5%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Salem, NE 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
Water Supply 0$0 1$650
Financial Administration 0$0 1$996
Totals for Government 0$0 2$1,646

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $44,000 ($536.59)
    Water Utilities: $20,000 ($243.90)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($85.37)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($60.98)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($12.20)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $40,000 ($487.80)
    Regular Highways: $20,000 ($243.90)
    Central Staff Services: $9,000 ($109.76)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($85.37)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($24.39)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($12.20)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($12.20)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $37,000 ($451.22)

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

  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($12.20)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($48.78)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($36.59)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $60,000 ($731.71)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $22,000 ($268.29)
    General Local Government Support: $14,000 ($170.73)
    Other: $3,000 ($36.59)
  • Tax - Property: $8,000 ($97.56)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($48.78)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($48.78)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($48.78)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($48.78)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $125,000 ($1524.39)

Strongest AM radio stations in Salem:

  • KTNC (1230 AM; 1 kW; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: C.R. COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Salem:

  • KLZA (101.3 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: KNZA, INC)
  • K219CE (91.7 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KKJO-FM (105.5 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KMZA (92.1 FM; SENECA, KS; Owner: KNZA, INC.)
  • KNCY-FM (103.1 FM; AUBURN, NE; Owner: RADIO 2000 NE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Salem:

  • K46FG (Channel 46; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDTV COMMISSION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 180ft / 54.8mTotal length
  • 3,575Total average daily traffic
  • 245Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,745Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Salem, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 71930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Salem, NE

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • NEW SALEM DED, Bnsf Ls3000 Mp126.4 New Salem Ded (Lat: 40.100333 Lon: -95.767833), Type: Building, Structure height: 2.7 m, Overall height: 3.7 m, Call Sign: WPKJ613,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.250 MHz, Grant Date: 02/22/2022, Expiration Date: 03/13/2032, Certifier: W A Miller, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • NE-FALLS CITY WEST, 640 Blvd And 705 Road (Lat: 40.042472 Lon: -95.821833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WRDZ418, Licensee ID: L00000450,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10895.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz... (+26 more), Grant Date: 08/27/2019, Expiration Date: 08/27/2029, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 867-6767, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • STATION, Intersection Of Nebraska Hwy 8 And B N Railroad Tracks (Lat: 40.081389 Lon: -95.713306), Overall height: 22.3 m, Call Sign: WHI839,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2191.20 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/1998, Expiration Date: 04/22/2008, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2008, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4958, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: BEECH V35 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 670TW, N670TW, N-670TW, Serial Number: D-8434, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 02/24/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 01/31/1991
    Registrant (Corporation): Terry D Whitten Dds Pc, 64438 707 Trl, Salem, NE 68433
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 946TW, N946TW, N-946TW, Serial Number: 8792, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 07/30/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 05/29/2002
    Registrant (Individual): Terry D Whitten, 64438 707 Trl, Salem, NE 68433

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Salem, NE
  • 73.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Wood
  • 6.7%Electricity
  • 6.7%Other fuel
  • 3.3%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Salem, NE
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Salem compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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