Salem Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,156 at the 2020 census, up from 3,486 at the 2000 census.

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How Salem ranks

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#44Fastest growing in MI #156Lowest obesity in MI #163Fewest uninsured in MI All MI rankings →

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Living in Salem

Work & commute in Salem

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Most working residents leave Salem for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Rapids (9%), Wyoming (7%) and Holland (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

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Holland

6%Work in townlive and work in Salem 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 629Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Salem →

Health in Salem

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

11better than MI·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▲ 7 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

11.2%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 6.5%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better 20%More binge drinkersMI 15.9% · worse

Care nearby

Corewell Health Zeeland HospitalZeeland · 9.8 mi · ER

Lakeside ClubhouseHolland · 12.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49323, 49419, 49315 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Salem →

Natural hazards in Salem

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

2Does Salem flood?paid flood claims since 2023 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Allegan County MapSalem vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Salem →

Climate in Salem

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Salem has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 78 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 20°Winter

58° / 36°Spring

81° / 59°Summer

61° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Salem get?About 78 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 21, with the last in spring around Apr 28.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Salem →

Schools in Salem

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School Grade A

The public schools Salem’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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St. Marys Catholic SchoolsElementary · Grades PK–8 · 42 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.