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IL area data

West Salem, IL

West Salem, IL.

Population: 1,222 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$150,857
1-year appreciation
+8.6%
3-year appreciation
-9.5%
5-year appreciation
-7.4%
All-time peak (2021-02)
$167,590
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (28 mi)
Nearest airport
Nelson Private Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) (42 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-29 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Median annual property tax
$1,308
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
53.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,797
Average weekly wage
$902
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Construction

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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