West Salem, IL Area Guide

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West Salem Area Facts

  • West Salem has a Livability Score of 60/100, which is considered average
  • West Salem crime rates are 54% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in West Salem is 17% lower than the Illinois average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Salem? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Salem? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Salem.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Salem? The cost of living in West Salem is 80/100 - which is 17% lower than Illinois.
      West Salem
      80

      20% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Salem? West Salem crime rates are 3,132, which are 54% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,132 per 100k people

      37% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      37% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in West Salem? The median income in West Salem is $47,024 which is 21% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $47,02415% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,51531% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      16% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is West Salem a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are West Salem home prices? West Salem home prices are $51,400 - which is 71% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $51,40072% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $46751% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      34% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does West Salem have good schools? The West Salem graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      8% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      19% lower than the US average

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