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Salem, IA

Salem, IA.

Population: 913 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$228,679
1-year appreciation
+12.9%
3-year appreciation
+23.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$228,679
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, heatWave, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (58 mi)
Nearest airport
Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MPZ) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-5 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$2,611
Households with broadband internet
65.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,950
Average weekly wage
$993
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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