South Salem, Ohio

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Population in 2022: 213 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: 0.0%
 
Males: 100  (47.1%)
Females: 113  (52.9%)
Median resident age:

31.0 years
Ohio median age:

39.9 years

Zip codes: 45681.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $78,013 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
South Salem:

$78,013
OH:

$65,720

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,165 (it was $12,762 in 2000)

South Salem village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $130,461 (it was $62,900 in 2000)
South Salem:

$130,461
OH:

$204,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $210,932; detached houses: $222,596; townhouses or other attached units: $798,829; in 2-unit structures: $99,445; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $224,787; mobile homes: $80,095

Median gross rent in 2022: $918.

March 2022 cost of living index in South Salem: 82.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 28.1%
(27.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in South Salem, OH (2022)
    • 17792.7%White alone
    • 105.2%Two or more races
    • 42.1%Hispanic

Races in South Salem detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Ohio and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in South Salem, Ohio as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in South Salem is 50 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (19.1%), American (14.6%), Italian (10.1%), German (4.5%), Scotch-Irish (3.4%), European (2.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 920 feet

Land area: 0.21 square miles.

Population density: 1,028 people per square mile   (low).

South Salem, Ohio map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $903 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,982 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbus, OH (48.2 miles , pop. 711,470).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (287.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Greenfield, OH (2.1 miles ),
Frankfort, OH (2.9 miles ),
Bourneville, OH (3.0 miles),
Cynthiana, OH (3.4 miles),
Leesburg, OH (3.6 miles ),
Highland Holiday, OH (3.6 miles ),
Rocky Fork Point, OH (3.7 miles ),
Clarksburg, OH (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 39.34 N, Longitude: 83.31 W

Distribution of median household income in South Salem, OH in 2022
Distribution of house value in South Salem, OH in 2022
South Salem satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Ohio:

3.1%
Most common industries in South Salem, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Plastics & rubber products (11.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.2%)
  • Construction (9.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.0%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Personal & laundry services (6.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (17.6%)
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Public administration (9.8%)
  • Wood products (7.8%)
  • Truck transportation (5.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (21.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (18.4%)
  • Health care (18.4%)
  • Personal & laundry services (13.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.9%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.3%)
Most common occupations in South Salem, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Engineers (4.5%)
  • Other financial specialists (4.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Engineers (7.8%)
  • Construction laborers (7.8%)
  • Woodworkers (7.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Personal appearance workers (13.2%)
  • Legal support workers (10.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.5%)
  • Media and communications workers (5.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.3%)
  • Registered nurses (5.3%)
  • Art and design workers (5.3%)

Average climate in South Salem, Ohio

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

South Salem, Ohio average temperatures South Salem, Ohio average precipitation South Salem, Ohio humidity South Salem, Ohio wind speed South Salem, Ohio snowfall South Salem, Ohio sunshine South Salem, Ohio clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2021 was 48.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

48.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2021 was 30.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.3
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

South Salem-area historical tornado activity is near Ohio state average. It is 12% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 43.3 miles away from the South Salem village center killed 36 people and injured 1150 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 4/23/1968, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.4 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 33 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

South Salem-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 14% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 85.4 miles away from South Salem center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 306.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 88.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 213.8 miles away from South Salem center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 253.9 miles away from South Salem center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 193.2 miles away from South Salem center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ross County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 6, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
South Salem topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near South Salem:

  • HEARTH AND CARE AT GREENFIELD (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; GREENFIELD, OH)
  • LEIGH LANE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; GREENFIELD, OH)
  • EDGEWOOD MANOR OF GREENFIELD I (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; GREENFIELD, OH)
  • GREENFIELD AREA MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 5 miles away; GREENFIELD, OH)
  • VALLEY VIEW ALZHEIMER'S CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; FRANKFORT, OH)
  • VALLEY VIEW MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; FRANKFORT, OH)
  • MAPLE VIEW MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BAINBRIDGE, OH)

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

  • Southern State Community College (about 18 miles; Hillsboro, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,418)
  • Ohio Christian University (about 29 miles; Circleville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,345)
  • Cedarville University (about 40 miles; Cedarville, OH; FT enrollment: 3,396)
  • Central State University (about 41 miles; Wilberforce, OH; FT enrollment: 2,094)
  • Shawnee State University (about 46 miles; Portsmouth, OH; FT enrollment: 4,160)
  • DeVry University-Ohio (about 47 miles; Columbus, OH; FT enrollment: 3,896)
  • Franklin University (about 47 miles; Columbus, OH; FT enrollment: 3,736)

Public elementary/middle school in South Salem:

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Points of interest:

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Cemetery: South Salem Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Esther Boise Van Deman - Archaeologist, Henry L. Dickey - Politician.

Ross County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

72.5%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

10.0%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in South Salem:

Marital status in South Salem, OH
  • Never married: 27.3%
  • Now married: 61.5%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 5.8%

For population 25 years and over in South Salem:

  • High school or higher: 90.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Ohio average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South Salem, OH (based on Ross County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,54872
Mainline Protestant6,94434
Catholic2,7502
Other5385
Black Protestant2903
None57,994-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 18
Ross County:

2.37 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Ross County:

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Ross County:

1.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
This county:

4.09 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 37
Ross County:

4.88 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Ross County:

10.0%
State:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.6%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.9%
State:

11.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.8%
Ohio:

50.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
South Salem:

49.5%
State:

47.8%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.1
Ohio:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
South Salem:

19.5%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.0%
Ohio:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
South Salem:

22.1%
Ohio:

34.3%

General health condition:
South Salem:

59.9%
State:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
South Salem:

84.3%
Ohio:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of South Salem, OH Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$297
Other Government Administration 0$0 11$2,419
Sewerage 0$0 4$446
Financial Administration 0$0 1$2,374
Totals for Government 0$0 17$5,536

South Salem government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • General - Interest on Debt: $19,000 ($89.20)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,000 ($56.34)

South Salem government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($4.69)
    Rents: $1,000 ($4.69)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $15,000 ($70.42)
  • Tax - Motor Vehicle License: $1,000 ($4.69)
    Property: $1,000 ($4.69)

South Salem government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $463,000 ($2173.71)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $454,000 ($2131.46)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,000 ($37.56)

South Salem government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $283,000 ($1328.64)

Strongest AM radio stations in South Salem:

  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXIC (660 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WAVERLY, OH; Owner: CRYSTAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBEX (1490 AM; 1 kW; CHILLICOTHE, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNXT (1260 AM; 5 kW; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: HOMETOWN B/C OF PORTSMOUTH, INC.)
  • WOSU (820 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCHI (1350 AM; 1 kW; CHILLICOTHE, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKRC (550 AM; 5 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Salem:

  • WOHC (90.1 FM; CHILLICOTHE, OH; Owner: THE CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY)
  • WVNU (97.5 FM; GREENFIELD, OH; Owner: SOUTHERN OHIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVXC (89.3 FM; CHILLICOTHE, OH; Owner: XAVIER UNIVERSITY)
  • WKKJ (94.3 FM; CHILLICOTHE, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRVT (88.7 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WXIZ (100.9 FM; WAVERLY, OH; Owner: CRYSTAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WPAY-FM (104.1 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: RADIO STATIONS WPAY/WPFB, INC.)
  • WFCB (93.3 FM; CHILLICOTHE, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOSP (91.5 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WOUH-FM (91.9 FM; CHILLICOTHE, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WCHO-FM (105.5 FM; WASHINGTON COURT HOU, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • W214BI (90.7 FM; PIKETON, OH; Owner: THE CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY)
  • WSRW-FM (106.7 FM; HILLSBORO, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXZQ (100.1 FM; PIKETON, OH; Owner: DBA PIKETON COMMUNICATIONS)

TV broadcast stations around South Salem:

  • WWHO (Channel 53; CHILLICOTHE, OH; Owner: UPN STATIONS GROUP INC.)
  • W59DL (Channel 59; CHILLICOTHE, OH; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WSYX (Channel 6; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: WSYX LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WPBO (Channel 42; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 31.2mTotal length
  • $1,074,000Total costs
  • 14,835Total average daily traffic
  • 838Total average daily truck traffic
  • 20,591Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
New bridges in South Salem, OH - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 41900-1909
  • 21920-1929
  • 21950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 11990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for South Salem, OH

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Henry Byrne, 0 Salem Rd. (Lat: 39.330639 Lon: -83.303167), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 39141 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Registrant: Towerco V Holdings LLC, Hbyrne@towerco.Com, Suite 200, Cary, Phone: (919) 272-7766

  • Henry Byrne, 0 Salem Rd. (Lat: 39.330639 Lon: -83.303167), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 39141 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Registrant: Towerco V Holdings LLC, Hbyrne@towerco.Com, Suite 200, Cary, Phone: (919) 272-7766

  • Henry Byrne, 0 Salem Rd. (Lat: 39.330639 Lon: -83.303167), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 39141 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Registrant: Towerco V Holdings LLC, Hbyrne@towerco.Com, Suite 200, Cary, Phone: (919) 272-7766


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 5400 St Rt 28 (Lat: 39.352861 Lon: -83.239000), Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPVS227,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.912 MHz, Grant Date: 05/21/2022, Expiration Date: 08/08/2032, Certifier: Rick Riccardi, Registrant: Aclara Technologies LLC, 30400 Solon Road, Solon, OH 44139, Phone: (440) 528-7260, Email:

  • Lat: 39.342472 Lon: -83.307889, Call Sign: WQYT321,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.237 MHz, Grant Date: 01/11/2017, Expiration Date: 01/11/2027, Certifier: Steven Wisecup, Registrant: B&c Communications, 118 Renick Avenue, Chillicothe, OH 45601, Phone: (740) 773-2722, Fax: (740) 772-2978, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in South Salem)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 7. The highest number of fire incidents - 23 took place in 2016, and the least - 0 in 2011. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in South Salem, OH When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (45.7%), and Outside Fires (31.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in South Salem, OH
    • 5845.7%Structure Fires
    • 4031.5%Outside Fires
    • 2922.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for South Salem, OH
Most common first names in South Salem, OH among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1166.3 years
Mary570.0 years
Charles478.5 years
Richard473.2 years
Robert470.5 years
William474.2 years
Evelyn371.7 years
Harold373.6 years
Howard371.0 years
Gerald363.4 years
Most common last names in South Salem, OH among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hester579.0 years
Smith456.3 years
Taylor457.2 years
Gray366.7 years
Johnson370.4 years
Jones363.1 years
Knisley374.4 years
Davis380.7 years
Miller376.0 years
Nolan373.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South Salem, OH
  • 42.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 40.4%Electricity
  • 9.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South Salem, OH
  • 41.7%Electricity
  • 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.3%Other fuel


South Salem compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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