Salem
VASalem city, Virginia
Population 25K |Median income $68,402 |2 hospitals
Population
25,372
Salem city
Median Income
$68,402
+8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$231,900
+18% vs avg
Median Age
40.8
years
10-Year Trends 2013–2023
20132023
Population
25K+2%
Median Income
$66,716+37%
Median Home Value
$244,800+44%
Poverty Rate
10.9%-7%
Unemployment
3.4%-53%
Economics
Median Rent $1,053/mo
Poverty Rate
9.6% -33% vs avg
Unemployment 3.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.5%
Work From Home 8.5%
Public Transit 0.5%
Demographics
White 85.1%
African American 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 1.8%
Other / Multiethnic 1.4%
Health Profile 15 measures
Health Indicators
Short Sleep Duration
36.1%
High Blood Pressure
35.4%
Obesity
35.2%
Physical Inactivity
24%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Binge Drinking
15.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.6%
Current Smoking
13%
Diabetes
12%
Current Asthma
10.8%
Preventive Care
Annual Checkup 78.8%
Dental Visit 70.4%
Other Measures
Lack of Health Insurance
7.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.7%
Stroke
3.4%
Public Safety 2022 data
Violent Crime Rate
207 per 100k
-42% vs avg Avg: 355
Property Crime Rate
1719 per 100k
-13% vs avg Avg: 1,985
Offenses by Type (per 100k residents)
Aggravated Assault
160.5
Homicide
7.4
Robbery
38.8
Burglary
128.5
Larceny-Theft
1428.9
Motor Vehicle Theft
161.4
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, UCR Summary (2022). State-level rates applied to county.
Hospitals 2 total
Rating Distribution
★★★★★ 1
★★★★ 0
★★★ 0
★★ 1
★ 0
Average Rating
3.5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
SALEM VA MEDICAL CENTER
SALEM · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER
SALEM · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
Alerts & News — Salem Area 6
Weather Alerts high
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Yosemite National Park and Upper San Joaquin River Through Wednesday Afternoon
NOAA · 2h ago
FDA Recalls high
Primavera Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar Tamales Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA · 12h ago
FDA Recalls high
Primavera BBQ Chipotle Bean & White Cheddar Tamales Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA · 12h ago
FDA Recalls high
Primavera Roasted Green Chile Tamales Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA · 12h ago
FDA Recalls
Keurig Dr Pepper Recalls McCafe Decaf K-Cup Pods Due to Potential Caffeine Content
FDA · 12h ago
FDA Recalls high
Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. Recalls Black Bean Bonanza Tamales Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA · 12h ago
Nearby Cities 8
Data Sources
All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Demographics and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Salem city) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.