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Salem

A township of 440 people in Daviess County, Missouri
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails11 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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About Salem

Township in Daviess County, Missouri, U.S.
440Population

Salem Township is a township in Daviess County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 440. Salem Township was established in 1859. The town of Coffey was originally settled in 1856 and called Salem.

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Living in Salem

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Most working residents leave Salem for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Kansas City (11%), St. Joseph (6%) and Cameron (6%). Half commute less than 55 miles.

Kansas City
11%
St. Joseph
6%
Cameron
6%
North Kansas City
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Salem →

Health in Salem

D−

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 2% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Missouri

6worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Harrison County Community HospitalBethany · 11.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Hamilton Medical ClinicHamilton · 25 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64670, 64636 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Salem →

Natural hazards in Salem

69
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Salem →

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Salem has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 20°Winter
63° / 41°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Salem →

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Nearest: Bethany Public LibraryBethany · 12 miles · 33 hrs a week
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