Salem, NE
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
2/10
home
Housing
10/10
visibility
Safety
10/10
local_library
Schools
5/10
local_airport
Airports
6/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
4/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
- visibility Safety
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Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
- local_airport Airports
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Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.
Residents
Population
84
332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.5 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
2.6%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$46,563
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.3%
88% (US)
Average Commute
61 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.4%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$45,900
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$286
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$373
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.8%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Richardson County
1
Nebraska
3
United States
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Richardson County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 5 | 25 |
| Feb | 1 | 5 | 29 |
| Mar | 2 | 3 | 41 |
| Apr | 3 | 1 | 52 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 63 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 72 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 77 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 75 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 66 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 54 |
| Nov | 2 | 1 | 40 |
| Dec | 1 | 5 | 28 |
Hazards
Excessive Heat Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.
Liberal (29%) (67%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 76%Schools
Falls City North Elementary
7 miles, SE
Falls City Middle School
7 miles, SE
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2.3
Sacred Heart School
7 miles, SE
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5
Falls City Senior High
7 miles, SE
•
3.2
Colleges
Peru State College
28 miles, N
•
1.9
Highland Community College
28 miles, SE
•
1.9
Benedictine College
48 miles, S
•
1.9
Northwest Missouri State University
48 miles, E
•
2.3
Hospitals
Community Medical Center, Inc
6 miles, E
•
4.1
Sabetha Community Hospital
13 miles, SW
Hiawatha Community Hospital
19 miles, S
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4.1
Pawnee County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NW
Airports
Lincoln Airport
76 miles, NW
•
1
Kansas City International Airport
76 miles, SE
•
3.7
Manhattan Regional Airport
82 miles, SW
•
1
Eppley Airfield
85 miles, N
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2.8