SalemMO
A town of 382. Nearly 0% of it is conserved land.
What makes Salem stand out
The 2 things Salem does most differently from other towns.
382 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Salem’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Planned Citywide Power Outage in Salem, MO.Ozark Radio News · Sep 6
- Salem Crash Involving School Bus Seriously Injures 16-Year-Old DriverOzark Radio News · Aug 31
- Salem teen in serious condition after rear-ending school bus; phone distraction blamedKRCG · Aug 28
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Salem. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Salem
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.
Where working residents work
0% of Salem is conserved land
11 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Salem beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Salem | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.2% | 3.6% |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
99% of working residents leave Salem for work
Where Salem’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
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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- Population
- 440