Salem
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Outdoors in Salem
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About Salem
Township in Daviess County, Missouri, U.S.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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How Salem ranks
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Work & commute in Salem
Full picture →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.
Health in Salem
Health Grade D−
Healthier than 2% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Missouri
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
What stands out
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Natural hazards in Salem
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Salem
Full climate →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.
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