Salem is a town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 475 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Ono is also located partially in the town.

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Living in Salem

Housing in Salem

$377K▲ 5.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Salem home is worth about $377,000, up 5.2% in a year, 11% above the Wisconsin typical home.

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Work & commute in Salem

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Most working residents leave Salem for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Red Wing (12%), Ellsworth (7%) and Plum City (6%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Red Wing, MN

12%

Ellsworth

Plum City

Menomonie

4%Work in townlive and work in Salem 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 102Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Salem

Compared with Wisconsin

5better than WI·1worse

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

Conditions 1▲ 1▼ 10 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

7.9%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethWI 9.9% · better 9.8%Fewer adults facing food insecurityWI 12.1% · better 9.8%More adults who have had cancerWI 8.6% · worse

Care nearby

Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake CityLake City · 12.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Family Health Center - Menomonie Dental CenterMenomonie · 26.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54750, 54011 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Salem →

Natural hazards in Salem

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

5Does Salem flood?paid flood claims since 1978 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 11 declared for Pierce County MapSalem vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Salem

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Salem has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 9°Winter

55° / 34°Spring

79° / 58°Summer

57° / 38°Fall