Salem, MO
1 neighborhoods · 13,305 residents · Missouri
C+
54/100
28
Safety Score
62
Affordability
$50K
Median Income
$123K
Median Home Value
Is Salem, MO a Good Place to Live?
Salem receives an overall livability grade of C+ (54/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Missouri. Safety scores F (28/100). Affordability scores B (62/100) with a median household income of $49,598 and median home values around $123,200.
About 17% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5.2%. 72% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 43.
$655
Median Rent/mo
17%
College Educated
5.2%
Unemployment
72%
Owner-Occupied
43
Median Age
13,305
Population
1
Zip Codes
Dent
County
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Neighborhoods in Salem
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65560Dent Co. | 54 C+ | 28 | 62 | $50K | $123K | 13,305 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.