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Salem
A village of 83 people in Nebraska
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About Salem
Village in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States83Population
0.6 sq miArea
971 ftElevation
Salem is a village in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 84 at the 2020 census.
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ZIP code68433
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Living in Salem
Health in Salem
Compared with Nebraska
4better than NE·12worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.
Conditions
9▼ 3 close
Habits
1▲ 1▼ 2 close
Care
3▲ 1▼ 3 close
Mind
1▼ 4 close
Everyday needs
all close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Community Medical CenterFalls City · 8.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Mound City ClinicMound City · 26.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Salem · CMS · HRSAHealth in Salem →
Natural hazards in Salem
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Salem →
Climate in Salem
Full climate →Salem has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
40° / 19°Winter
65° / 41°Spring
86° / 64°Summer
66° / 42°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Salem →
Libraries near Salem
See all →Nearest: John G Smith Memorial LibraryDawson · 6.6 miles
Where Salem is
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Location map
Nebraska · NETown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
How things work in Salem
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