What are the schools like in Salem, NE?

School district data for Salem is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Salem?

The median household income in Salem, NE is $44,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Salem, NE?

Salem has an average high temperature of 36.2°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.2 inches.

Salem, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Salem, NE?

Salem has a violent crime rate of 127.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 623.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Salem, NE a Good Place to Live?

Salem is a small town of 88 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $44,688 .

Strengths: Salem stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Salem is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Salem city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Salem metro area.

Metric	Salem, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$39,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Salem's violent crime rate is 127.1 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

127.1 /100k

Property Crime

623.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Salem, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Salem sees average highs of 36.2°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 35.1 inches of annual precipitation and 24.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Salem, NE
Average High — January	36.2°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	35.1"
Annual Snowfall	24.2"

Demographics

Metric	Salem, NE	National Avg
Population	88	—
Median Age	63.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	57.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.4%	22.2%
65 and over	39.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Verdon, NE 5 mi Dawson, NE 7 mi Falls City, NE 7 mi Morrill, KS 10 mi Stella, NE 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Salem

Salem, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68433

Salem vs Other Cities

Salem, NE vs Verdon, NE Salem, NE vs Dawson, NE Salem, NE vs Falls City, NE Salem, NE vs Morrill, KS Salem, NE vs Stella, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salem, NE affordable or expensive?

Salem has a median home value of $39,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $44,688.

What is the crime rate in Salem, NE?

Salem's violent crime rate is 127.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 623.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Salem?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Salem, NE a good place to live?

Salem, NE has a population of 88, a median household income of $44,688, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Salem?

Salem averages 36.2°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.1 inches with about 24.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Salem?

Salem, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68433.

What is the population of Salem?

The population of Salem, Nebraska is 88 with a median age of 63.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Salem?

Key numbers for living in Salem: median home $39,000, median household income $44,688, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Salem side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.