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Population in 2022: 387 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.6%
 
Males: 187  (48.4%)
Females: 200  (51.6%)
Median resident age:

51.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52649.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,385 (it was $31,500 in 2000)
Salem:

$52,385
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,150 (it was $18,585 in 2000)

Salem city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $78,547 (it was $36,700 in 2000)
Salem:

$78,547
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $100,629; detached houses: $110,294; mobile homes: $33,508

Median gross rent in 2022: $713.

March 2022 cost of living index in Salem: 81.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.8%
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  • Races in Salem, IA (2022)
    • 29486.7%White alone
    • 226.5%Two or more races
    • 92.7%Asian alone
    • 82.4%Hispanic
    • 51.5%Other race alone
    • 10.3%Black alone

Races in Salem detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Salem, Iowa as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Salem is 111 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (22.9%), American (16.0%), English (10.4%), Scottish (6.2%), European (5.6%), German (4.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/24/1855

Elevation: 716 feet

Land area: 0.61 square miles.

Population density: 637 people per square mile   (low).

Salem, Iowa map

7 residents are foreign born (1.8% Asia, 0.3% Africa).

This city:

2.1%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,170 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,157 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (55.7 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (170.5 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (215.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Houghton, IA (2.2 miles),
Hillsboro, IA (2.2 miles ),
Westwood, IA (2.8 miles),
St. Paul, IA (2.8 miles),
Mount Pleasant, IA (2.9 miles ),
Rome, IA (3.1 miles),
Stockport, IA (3.3 miles ),
Lockridge, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.85 N, Longitude: 91.62 W

Area code: 319

Distribution of median household income in Salem, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Salem, IA in 2022
Salem satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $273,300
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $214,500
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $211,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Salem, IA residents
Average permit cost in Salem, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Salem, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (9.4%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.4%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (11.5%)
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (12.2%)
  • Health care (12.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.7%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.6%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Salem, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (14.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Cashiers (8.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.6%)

Average climate in Salem, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 89.3. This is worse than average.

City:

89.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.85. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.85
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.174. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.174
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 18.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

18.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.70. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.70
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Salem-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 58% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/9/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the Salem city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.1 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Salem-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 192% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 259.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 259.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 243.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 278.5 miles away from Salem center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 419.4 miles away from Salem center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 285.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Henry County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Salem topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Salem:

  • SOUTHEASTERN RENAL DIALYSIS, L.C. - MOUNT PLEASANT (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF CENTRAL IOWA-MT PLEASANT (Hospital, about 9 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • PLEASANT MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • WEST POINT CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WEST POINT, IA)
  • DONNELLSON HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; DONNELLSON, IA)

Amtrak station near Salem:

  • 9 miles: MOUNT PLEASANT (418 N. ADAMS ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Salem:

  • Southeastern Community College (about 24 miles; West Burlington, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 43 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Western Illinois University (about 56 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • University of Iowa (about 57 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Truman State University (about 69 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 72 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Augustana College (about 72 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)

Public elementary/middle school in Salem:

See full list of schools located in Salem

Library in Salem:

  • CREW PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $16,372; Location: 109 S MAIN; 10,061 books; 118 audio materials; 479 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 6 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Salem: Salem Fire and Rescue (A), Lewelling Quaker Shrine (B), Salem City hall (C), Crew Public Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Salem include: Salem Congregational Church (A), Salem Friends Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: South Salem Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Thomas Poulter - Physicist, Lorenzo D. Lewelling - Politician.

Henry County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Salem:

Marital status in Salem, IA
  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 57.8%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 14.1%

For population 25 years and over in Salem:

  • High school or higher: 91.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Salem, IA (based on Henry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,33422
Evangelical Protestant2,57223
Catholic1,0851
Other3313
None10,823-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Henry County:

2.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Henry County:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

4.96 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Henry County:

9.42 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.8%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.0%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.1%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Salem:

51.5%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

49.2%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Salem:

28.9
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

21.3%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Salem:

9.0%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

37.3%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

57.4%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Salem:

77.4%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Salem, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 1$722$8,6640$0
Streets and Highways 1$702$8,4240$0
Water Supply 1$722$8,6640$0
Local Libraries 0$0 4$4,435
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$387
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$94
Totals for Government 3$2,146$8,5847$4,916

Salem government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $63,000 ($162.79)
    Local Fire Protection: $53,000 ($136.95)
    Regular Highways: $52,000 ($134.37)
    Solid Waste Management: $34,000 ($87.86)
    General Public Buildings: $34,000 ($87.86)
    Sewerage: $28,000 ($72.35)
    Central Staff Services: $26,000 ($67.18)
    General - Other: $22,000 ($56.85)
    Libraries: $10,000 ($25.84)
    Financial Administration: $9,000 ($23.26)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($5.17)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($15.50)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Libraries: $10,000 ($25.84)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $21,000 ($54.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $39,000 ($100.78)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($15.50)

Salem government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $42,000 ($108.53)
    Solid Waste Management: $40,000 ($103.36)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $20,000 ($51.68)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $5,000 ($12.92)
    General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($10.34)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.58)
    Rents: $1,000 ($2.58)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $81,000 ($209.30)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $34,000 ($87.86)
  • Tax - Property: $83,000 ($214.47)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $36,000 ($93.02)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.58)

Salem government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $508,000 ($1312.66)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $495,000 ($1279.07)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,000 ($31.01)

Salem government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $425,000 ($1098.19)

Strongest AM radio stations in Salem:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KILJ (1130 AM; daytime; 0 kW; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA; Owner: KILJ, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KBKB (1360 AM; 1 kW; FORT MADISON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Salem:

  • KAYP (89.9 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KILJ-FM (105.5 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA; Owner: KILJ, INC.)
  • KKNL (97.3 FM; NEW LONDON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
  • KDMG (103.1 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBKB-FM (101.7 FM; FORT MADISON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGRS (107.3 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Salem:

  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K38AB (Channel 38; FORT MADISON, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K54AF (Channel 54; KEOSAUQUA, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Salem fatal accident list:

Feb 22, 2001 08:35 PM, 7900, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 6, 1999 02:10 AM, 7789, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 37.2mTotal length
  • 16,785Total average daily traffic
  • 3,712Total average daily truck traffic
  • 16,785Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Salem, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Salem, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Salem)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • L3 MOBILES, Lat: 40.821806 Lon: -91.584111, Call Sign: KSM268,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.300 MHz, 160.695 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2014, Expiration Date: 08/02/2024, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-2525, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

  • L1 MOBILES, Lat: 40.821806 Lon: -91.584111, Call Sign: WQOT522,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.695 MHz, Grant Date: 02/03/2022, Expiration Date: 01/25/2032, Certifier: Robert Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Salem, Cnr Hickory & 335th 4.2mi S & E Of (Lat: 40.821694 Lon: -91.584056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 85.3 m, Call Sign: WPTP445,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 12/28/2021, Expiration Date: 11/15/2031, Certifier: Robert Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

  • IASALEMEA1, 1745 Salem Rd (Lat: 40.848500 Lon: -91.577444), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WRMB397,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2021, Expiration Date: 03/16/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • SALEM, 2952 Salem Rd (Lat: 40.878750 Lon: -91.621806), Type: Silo, Structure height: 36 m, Call Sign: WRUT639, Licensee ID: L01403860,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 10/04/2022, Expiration Date: 10/04/2032, Certifier: Sterling Rex, Registrant: Farmers & Merchants Mutual Telephone Company, 210 W Main St, Wayland, IA 52654, Phone: (319) 256-2736, Fax: (319) 256-7210, Email:

  • STATION, 1 Mi W Of Ia Hwy 218 2 1/2 Mi Se Of (Lat: 40.822250 Lon: -91.582361), Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: KYH31,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6805.00 MHz, 6845.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/24/1996, Expiration Date: 05/24/2001, Cancellation Date: 09/23/2001, Registrant: The Burlington Northern And Santa Fe Railway Co, 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106-1199, Phone: (913) 551-4568, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N0VYC, Grant Date: 03/16/1993, Expiration Date: 03/16/2003, Cancellation Date: 03/17/2005, Registrant: Clarence E Phillips Jr, Salem, IA 52649

  • Call Sign: NO0J, Licensee ID: L00797437, Grant Date: 09/10/2004, Expiration Date: 10/25/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/26/2016, Certifier: James W Barber, Registrant: James W Barber, 201 E Van Buren St, Salem, IA 52649

  • Call Sign: KC0KRD, Licensee ID: L00356236, Grant Date: 02/15/2011, Expiration Date: 05/11/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2023, Certifier: Douglas L Pratt, Registrant: Douglas L Pratt, 713 East Jackson, Salem, IA 52649


FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

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  • DOSCHER BILL DBA, 1447 Salem Rd, Salem, IA 52649
    Certificate: 04-2073 (Individual), Certificate Issue Date: 11/21/2004, Expiration Date: 11/20/2005

Most common first names in Salem, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1285.4 years
John1277.4 years
George678.2 years
Robert674.3 years
William679.4 years
James571.2 years
Lucille587.8 years
Ruth585.8 years
Harold481.2 years
Frank479.0 years
Most common last names in Salem, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Kruse1078.5 years
Moeller1078.3 years
Thompson680.9 years
Brown583.6 years
Mcdowell577.4 years
Harshbarger581.6 years
Trueblood583.0 years
Elmore474.7 years
Garmoe476.2 years
Bell473.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Salem, IA
  • 86.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.7%Electricity
  • 3.3%Utility gas
  • 2.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.6%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Salem, IA
  • 52.6%Electricity
  • 42.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.3%No fuel used


Salem compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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