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Ross County

Population in 2011: 204. Population change since 2000: -4.2%
 

Males: 100  (49.0%)
Females: 104  (51.0%)

Median resident age:  42.0 years
Ohio median age:  39.3 years

Zip codes: 45681.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $38,858 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
South Salem:

$38,858
Ohio:

$45,395
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $17,132

South Salem village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $91,820 (it was $62,900 in 2000)
South Salem:

$91,820
Ohio:

$134,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $96,987; Detached houses: $96,987

Median gross rent in 2009: $589.

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  • White alone - 201 (98.5%)
  • Black alone - 2 (1.0%)
  • Two or more races - 1 (0.5%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in South Salem: 83.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (22.1%), United States (18.8%), Irish (14.1%), Dutch (10.3%), English (9.9%), French (1.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 920 feet

Land area: 0.21 square miles.

Population density: 984 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in South Salem:

  • High school or higher: 83.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in South Salem village:

  • Never married: 26.2%
  • Now married: 57.0%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Ohio:  3.0%



According to our research of Ohio and other state lists there were 3 registered sex offenders living in South Salem, Ohio as of June 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in South Salem to the number of sex offenders is 72 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $738 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $500 (0.6%)
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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 ), Bainbridge, OH (2.8 miles ), Frankfort, OH (2.9 miles ), Leesburg, OH (3.6 miles ), Clarksburg, OH (3.8 miles ), North Fork Village, OH (3.9 miles ), New Holland, OH (3.9 miles ), Washington, OH (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 39.34 N, Longitude: 83.31 W

South Salem household income distribution South Salem home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.7%
Ohio:

6.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -14 (-6.2%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (33%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (21%)
  • Other services, except public administration (15%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Retail trade (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (5%)
  • Educational services (28%)
  • Health care and social assistance (19%)
  • Manufacturing (15%)
  • Other services, except public administration (15%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (11%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Engineers (8%)
  • Construction laborers (8%)
  • Woodworkers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Personal appearance workers (13%)
  • Legal support workers (11%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11%)
  • Business operations specialists (8%)
  • Other financial specialists (5%)
  • Art and design workers (5%)
  • Media and communication equipment workers (5%)

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Tornado activity:

South Salem-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Ohio state average. It is 66% 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 below Ohio state average. It is 95% smaller 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 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 South Salem center
On 2/19/1995 at 12:57:06, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.6 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 17.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1990 at 00:03:57, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 91.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ross County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Mudslides: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
South Salem topographic map

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


Hospitals/medical centers near South Salem:

  • GREENFIELD AREA MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; GREENFIELD, OH)
  • FAYETTE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; WASHINGTON CH, OH)
  • ADENA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; CHILLICOTHE, OH)

Political contributions by individuals in South Salem, OH

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

  • Southern State Community College (about 18 miles; Hillsboro, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,084)
  • Cedarville University (about 39 miles; Cedarville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,840)
  • Central State University (about 41 miles; Wilberforce, OH; FT enrollment: 2,236)
  • Shawnee State University (about 46 miles; Portsmouth, OH; FT enrollment: 3,573)
  • DeVry University-Ohio (about 47 miles; Columbus, OH; FT enrollment: 2,068)
  • Franklin University (about 47 miles; Columbus, OH; FT enrollment: 3,343)
  • Columbus State Community College (about 47 miles; Columbus, OH; FT enrollment: 12,877)

Public elementary/middle school in South Salem:

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

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 12.4%
(13.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This village:  2.5 people
Ohio:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  72.5%
Whole state:  70.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  7.8%
Whole state:  5.2%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in South Salem, OH


South Salem compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (42%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (27%)
  • Electricity (17%)
  • Wood (13%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Ross County Ohio:


2008 Presidential Election results in Ross County Ohio:
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Religion statistics for South Salem (based on Ross County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 25.22%
Here25.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA The Wesleyan Church
Adherents25.2%15.3%9.8%6.7%6.2%
Congregations33.0%2.2%2.2%1.1%2.2%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristChurch of the NazareneOther
Adherents5.9%3.4%3.4%2.6%21.5%
Congregations7.7%4.4%4.4%3.3%39.6%
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: 18
This 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
This county:

1.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

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

10.0%
State:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.6%
Ohio:

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

13.9%
Ohio:

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$369
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$92
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,568
Sewerage 0$0 1$184
Totals for Government 0$0 12$2,213


4.72% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,342 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.72%
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 Franklin County, OH  0.69% ($28,556 average AGI)
from Pike County, OH  0.52% ($25,620)
from Pickaway County, OH  0.43% ($30,127)


4.76% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,359 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.76%
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 Franklin County, OH  0.81% ($36,193 average AGI)
to Pickaway County, OH  0.42% ($31,339)
to Pike County, OH  0.42% ($25,843)

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)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 5400 St Rt 28 (Lat: 39.352861 Lon: -83.239000), Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPVS227
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.912 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/08/2002, Expiration Date: 08/08/2012, Certifier: Rick Riccardi
    Registrant: Hexagram Inc., 23905 Mercantile Rd., Cleveland, OH 44122, Phone: (216) 896-8600, Fax: (216) 896-8577, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KA8EQT
    Grant Date: 10/24/1994, Expiration Date: 10/24/2004, Cancellation Date: 02/01/2000
    Registrant: Arthur J Corbin, 2555 Pricer Ridge, South Salem, OH 45681
  • Call Sign: KA8HDC, Licensee ID: L01146747
    Grant Date: 05/02/2006, Expiration Date: 06/28/2016, Certifier: Betty D Corbin
    Registrant: Betty D Corbin, 2555 Pricer Ridge Rd, South Salem, OH 45681
  • Call Sign: KB8BZL, Licensee ID: L01219002
    Grant Date: 11/30/2006, Expiration Date: 02/20/2017, Certifier: Larry J Corbin
    Registrant: Larry J Corbin, 2555 Pricer Ridge Rd, South Salem, OH 45681
  • Call Sign: KB8OTS
    Grant Date: 06/29/1993, Expiration Date: 06/29/2003, Cancellation Date: 06/30/2005
    Registrant: Rebecca A Corbin, 2555 Pricer Ridge Rd, South Salem, OH 45681
  • Call Sign: KB8OWJ
    Grant Date: 07/13/1993, Expiration Date: 07/13/2003, Cancellation Date: 07/14/2005
    Registrant: Robert P Jones, 7321 Upper Twin Rd, South Salem, OH 45681
  • Call Sign: KC8DYD, Licensee ID: L01126372
    Grant Date: 03/08/2006, Expiration Date: 05/28/2016, Certifier: Sharon K Crusie
    Registrant: Sharon K Crusie, 8110 Upper Twin Rd, South Salem, OH 45681
  • Call Sign: WD8AII
    Grant Date: 10/13/1995, Expiration Date: 10/13/2005, Cancellation Date: 10/16/2007
    Registrant: Jamima I Schiller, 4526 Broadway St, South Salem, OH 45681


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 8


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
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