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Washington County

Population in 2011: 86. Population change since 2000: -21.1%
Males: 38  (44.2%)
Females: 48  (55.8%)

Median resident age:  41.0 years
Ohio median age:  39.3 years

Zip code: 45745

Estimated median household income in 2009: $24,073 (it was $36,875 in 2000)
Lower Salem:

$24,073
Ohio:

$45,395
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $9,512

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $63,347 (it was $44,700 in 2000)
Lower Salem:

$63,347
Ohio:

$134,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $94,418; Detached houses: $94,418

Median gross rent in 2009: $658.

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  • White alone - 79 (91.9%)
  • Black alone - 6 (7.0%)
  • Hispanic - 1 (1.2%)

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Lower Salem: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (70.6%), Irish (27.5%), United States (22.0%), Swiss (18.3%), Dutch (10.1%), English (6.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 653 feet

Land area: 0.08 square miles.

Population density: 1083 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lower Salem:

  • High school or higher: 92.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 36.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lower Salem village:

  • Never married: 11.4%
  • Now married: 64.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 18.2%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Ohio:  3.0%



According to our research of Ohio and other state lists there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Lower Salem, Ohio as of May 24, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Lower Salem to the number of sex offenders is 51 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $600 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $-1 (100.0%)

Lower Salem satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (84.9 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Columbus, OH (89.9 miles , pop. 711,470).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (333.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Macksburg, OH (2.4 miles ), Lowell, OH (2.5 miles ), Devola, OH (2.8 miles ), Dexter City, OH (2.8 miles) , Marietta, OH (3.2 miles ), Williamstown, WV (3.4 miles ), Stafford, OH (3.5 miles) , Beverly, OH (3.6 miles ).

Latitude: 39.56 N, Longitude: 81.39 W

Area code: 740

Lower Salem household income distribution Lower Salem home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.1%
Ohio:

6.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+5.8%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (71%)
  • Manufacturing (18%)
  • Other services, except public administration (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Health care and social assistance (33%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (20%)
  • Accommodation and food services (20%)
  • Information (13%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (14%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14%)
  • Top executives (7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7%)
  • Carpenters (7%)
  • Extraction workers (7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7%)
  • Child care workers (22%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (17%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (9%)


Average climate in Lower Salem, Ohio

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Tornado activity:

Lower Salem-area historical tornado activity is below Ohio state average. It is 31% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/1/1986, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 37.5 miles away from the Lower Salem village center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/28/1981, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 11.1 miles away from the village center injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lower Salem-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Ohio state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1991 at 18:34:51, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 90.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (12) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Mudslides: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Lower Salem:

  • MARIETTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; MARIETTA, OH)
  • SELBY GENERAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; MARIETTA, OH)
  • CAMDEN CLARK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; PARKERSBURG, WV)

Political contributions by individuals in Lower Salem, OH

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lower Salem:

  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 23 miles; Parkersburg, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,736)
  • Ohio University-Main Campus (about 42 miles; Athens, OH; FT enrollment: 19,492)
  • Hocking College (about 45 miles; Nelsonville, OH; FT enrollment: 4,220)
  • West Liberty University (about 60 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Central Ohio Technical College (about 67 miles; Newark, OH; FT enrollment: 2,213)
  • Ohio State University-Newark Campus (about 67 miles; Newark, OH; FT enrollment: 2,113)
  • Fairmont State University (about 67 miles; Fairmont, WV; FT enrollment: 3,770)

Public elementary/middle school in Lower Salem:

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Creek: Pawpaw Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 39.2. This is worse than average.
City:

39.2
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 5.66. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

5.66
U.S.:

2.43
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2004 was 19.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

19.6
U.S.:

22.9
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 12.0. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

12.0
U.S.:

9.6

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lower Salem that have no violations reported:

  • HIGHLAND RIDGE WATER (Population served: 2800, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 58.6%
(57.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Average household size:
This village:  2.8 people
Ohio:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  67.7%
Whole state:  70.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  11.1%
Whole state:  5.2%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Lower Salem compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Lower Salem (2011 data):

  • The Peoples Savings Bank: Lower Salem Branch at 103 Main Street, branch established on 2009/11/09. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $49.8 mil, Deposits: $43.7 mil, headquarters in New Matamoras, OH, positive income, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Psb Holdings, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Lower Salem travel time to work - commute
Lower Salem mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (95%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Washington County Ohio:


2008 Presidential Election results in Washington County Ohio:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Lower Salem (based on Washington County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 39.97%
Here40.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChurches of ChristChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents20.6%20.2%14.8%9.0%5.1%
Congregations31.0%4.0%7.9%11.9%5.6%
NameInternational Pentecostal Holiness ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Southern Baptist ConventionUnited Church of ChristOther
Adherents4.9%4.4%3.7%3.6%13.8%
Congregations3.2%6.3%2.4%5.6%22.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
This county:

2.43 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Washington County:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Washington County:

0.97 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
This county:

4.86 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 32
Washington County:

5.19 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.1%
Ohio:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.1%
Ohio:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Washington County:

11.7%
State:

11.9%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$213
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$170
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$434
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$18
Totals for Government 0$0 11$835

Lower Salem government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - All Other: $8,000 ($93.02)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $69,000 ($802.33)
    Financial Administration: $22,000 ($255.81)
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000 ($34.88)
    Welfare - Other: $3,000 ($34.88)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $59,000 ($686.05)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,000 ($11.63)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($11.63)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $12,000 ($139.53)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $29,000 ($337.21)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $42,000 ($488.37)
    Highways: $1,000 ($11.63)
  • Tax - Property: $1,000 ($11.63)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $7,000 ($81.40)

4.53% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,649 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.53%
Ohio average:

5.31%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Wood County, WV  1.08% ($29,657 average AGI)
from Athens County, OH  0.25% ($32,322)
from Franklin County, OH  0.22% ($26,865)


5.37% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,502 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.37%
Ohio average:

5.79%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Wood County, WV  1.17% ($27,871 average AGI)
to Franklin County, OH  0.38% ($27,267)
to Athens County, OH  0.29% ($27,943)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lower Salem:

  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBRJ (910 AM; 5 kW; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WADC (1050 AM; 5 kW; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WJAW (630 AM; 1 kW; ST. MARYS, WV; Owner: JAWCO, INC.)
  • WMOA (1490 AM; 1 kW; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: QUIET RADIO, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBGS (1030 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POINT PLEASANT, WV; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lower Salem:

  • WHBR-FM (103.1 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WMBP (91.9 FM; BELPRE, OH; Owner: LOWER OHIO VALLEY EDUCATIONAL CORP.)
  • WDMX (100.1 FM; VIENNA, WV; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVVV (96.9 FM; WILLIAMSTOWN, WV; Owner: BENNCO, INC.)
  • WRRR-FM (93.9 FM; ST. MARYS, WV; Owner: SEVEN RANGES RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMRT (88.3 FM; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: MARIETTA COLLEGE)
  • WRVB (102.1 FM; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJAW-FM (100.9 FM; MCCONNELSVILLE, OH; Owner: QUIET RADIO INC. D/B/A WJAW RADIO)
  • WXIL (95.1 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WGGE (99.1 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WCVV (89.5 FM; BELPRE, OH; Owner: BELPRE EDUC. B/CNG FOUNDATION)
  • WNUS (107.1 FM; BELPRE, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWKC (104.9 FM; CALDWELL, OH; Owner: W. GRANT HAFLEY)
  • WETZ-FM (103.9 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • WBNV (93.5 FM; BARNESVILLE, OH; Owner: W. GRANT HAFLEY)
  • WYMJ (99.5 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • WXCR (92.3 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: SEVEN RANGES RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCMO (98.5 FM; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: MARIETTA COLLEGE)
  • W300AQ (107.9 FM; WILLIAMSTOWN, WV; Owner: CHRISTIAN VOICE OF CENTRAL OHIO, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Lower Salem:

  • WTAP-TV (Channel 15; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WOUC-TV (Channel 44; CAMBRIDGE, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • W45BW (Channel 45; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Lower Salem fatal accident list:

Aug 29, 1989 00:40 AM, 145, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 6 meters (20ft)
Total average daily traffic: 1,042
Total average daily truck traffic: 72
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 1,868


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Raymond R Smith, .3m Ssw Of T311 On T309 (Lat: 39.600556 Lon: -81.400278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 109.7 m, Overall height: 113.7 m, Licensee ID: L00007339
    Registrant: State Of Ohio, 1320 Arthur E. Adams Drive, Columbus, OH 43221, Phone: (614) 995-0060, Email:
  • RAYMOND R SMITH, .3m Ssw Of T311 On T309 (Lat: 39.600556 Lon: -81.400278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 109.7 m, Overall height: 113.7 m
    Registrant: State Of Ohio, 1320 Arthur E. Adams Drive, Columbus, OH 43221, Phone: (614) 995-0060, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Lower Salem)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-300 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8687N , Serial Number: 32-7240032, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 10/08/1971
    Registrant (Individual): James M Mills, 197 Mills Firehouse Ln, Lower Salem, OH 45745


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1

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