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Salem, Oklahoma

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Population in 2010: 112.
Population change since 2000: +25.8%
Males: 51  (45.8%)
Females: 61  (54.2%)
Median resident age:

28.0 years
Oklahoma median age:

37.1 years

Zip code: 74960

Estimated median household income in 2022: $38,435 (it was $21,875 in 2000)
Salem:

$38,435
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $13,201 (it was $7,281 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $58,363 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Salem:

$58,363
OK:

$191,700
March 2022 cost of living index in Salem: 76.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Salem, OK (2022)
    • 6348.1%American Indian alone
    • 3728.2%White alone
    • 3426.0%Two or more races



According to our research of Oklahoma and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Salem, Oklahoma as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Salem is 143 to 1.


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Latest news from Salem, OK collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: European (15.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 3.32 square miles.

Population density: 34 people per square mile   (very low).

Salem, Oklahoma map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Salem CDP:

1.3% ($300)
Oklahoma:

0.8% ($523)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fort Smith, AR (29.3 miles , pop. 80,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (80.4 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (241.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Elm Grove, OK (1.2 miles),
Bell, OK (1.9 miles ),
Zion, OK (2.0 miles),
Stilwell, OK (2.1 miles ),
Cherry Tree, OK (2.3 miles ),
Maryetta, OK (2.5 miles),
Fairfield, OK (2.6 miles ),
Lyons Switch, OK (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 35.77 N, Longitude: 94.57 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 918

Distribution of median household income in Salem, OK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Salem, OK in 2022

Salem satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Oklahoma:

3.2%

Average climate in Salem, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 79.1. This is about average.

City:

79.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.243. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.243
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 5.23. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.23
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.305. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.305
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 16.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.76. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.76
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Salem-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Oklahoma state average. It is 108% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/26/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 36.0 miles away from the Salem place center killed 2 people and injured 64 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1960, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.3 miles away from the place center killed 5 people and injured 13 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Salem-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 665% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 139.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 124.2 miles away from Salem center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 125.8 miles away from Salem center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 124.0 miles away from Salem center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 125.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 129.7 miles away from Salem center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Adair County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Winter Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 7, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Salem topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Salem:

  • STILWELL NURSING HOME, LLC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; STILWELL, OK)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF STILWELL Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; STILWELL, OK)
  • WESTVILLE NURSING HOME ICF (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WESTVILLE, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Salem:

  • Northeastern State University (about 25 miles; Tahlequah, OK; Full-time enrollment: 6,895)
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (about 29 miles; Fort Smith, AR; FT enrollment: 6,103)
  • John Brown University (about 30 miles; Siloam Springs, AR; FT enrollment: 2,097)
  • University of Arkansas (about 31 miles; Fayetteville, AR; FT enrollment: 22,163)
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 47 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 5,634)
  • Carl Albert State College (about 51 miles; Poteau, OK; FT enrollment: 2,041)
  • Rogers State University (about 71 miles; Claremore, OK; FT enrollment: 3,482)

Points of interest:

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Church in Salem: Honey Hill Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Honey Hill Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Honey Hill Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Adair County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

76.2%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.8%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Salem:

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 100.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Salem:

  • High school or higher: 78.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.9
Oklahoma average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Salem, OK (based on Adair County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,32553
Mainline Protestant7413
Other36-
None11,581-
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: 5
Adair County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Adair County:

0.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Here:

5.95 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
This county:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Adair County:

12.5%
State:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

32.7%
State:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Salem:

44.7%
Oklahoma:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.5%
Oklahoma:

45.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.4
Oklahoma:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

31.0%
Oklahoma:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Salem:

7.9%
Oklahoma:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Salem:

6.6
Oklahoma:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

38.7%
Oklahoma:

33.9%

General health condition:
This city:

52.7%
Oklahoma:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.8%
State:

78.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Salem, OK Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Salem:

  • KYHN (1320 AM; 10 kW; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KWHN (1650 AM; 10 kW; FT. SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KUOA (1290 AM; 5 kW; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: KUOA, INC.)
  • KURM (790 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS, AR; Owner: KERM, INC)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFSA (950 AM; 1 kW; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: FRED H. BAKER, SR.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Salem:

  • KDAB (94.9 FM; PRAIRIE GROVE, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KISR (93.7 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: STEREO 93, INC.)
  • KREU (92.3 FM; ROLAND, OK; Owner: STAR 92 CO.)
  • KEZA (107.9 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KZBB (97.9 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KUAF (91.3 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS)
  • KMAG (99.1 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTCS-FM (99.9 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: BIG CHIEF BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K204EW (88.7 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K219CN (91.7 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KARG (91.7 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KOMS (107.3 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K207CW (89.3 FM; PARIS, AR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KKBD (95.9 FM; SALLISAW, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAYH (89.3 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: FAMILY VISION MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KAOW (88.9 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KKIX (103.9 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLSZ-FM (102.7 FM; VAN BUREN, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K204CA (88.7 FM; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • K209CA (89.7 FM; VAN BUREN, AR; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Salem:

  • KFSM-TV (Channel 5; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KAFT (Channel 13; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • KTUL (Channel 8; TULSA, OK; Owner: KTUL, LLC)
  • K48FL (Channel 48; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: TV 34, INC.)
  • KPOM-TV (Channel 24; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: J.D.G. TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K68ET (Channel 68; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: FORT SMITH 46, INC.)
  • KHOG-TV (Channel 29; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: KHBS HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K34EN (Channel 34; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: TV34, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.7mTotal length
  • $450,000Total costs
  • 2,695Total average daily traffic
  • 214Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,312Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Salem, OK
  • 48.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.7%Electricity
  • 21.6%Wood


Salem compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median household income 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
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