West Salem, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
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
769 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$65,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$393 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$539 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Edwards County
1
Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Edwards County
1
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 30
Feb 3 3 34
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 4 3 33

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 58, IL State House District 116, IL
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Schools

West Salem Grade School
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Edwards County High School
10 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Albion Grade School
10 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Wabash Valley College
14 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Olney Central College
16 miles, N • 1.4 star
Frontier Community College
23 miles, W • 1.4 star
Vincennes Beauty College
28 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Wabash General Hospital 1
15 miles, SE • 5 star
Richland Memorial Hospital
15 miles, N • 3.2 star
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1
22 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
42 miles, S • 1.4 star
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