Salem, Indiana

About Salem

Salem, IN is a close-knit town located in southern Indiana, home to 6,463 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Salem holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,532 residents per square mile.

📰 Salem News Today

• NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s Happening across Salem in August Salem Reporter · Aug 13
• 500 Sprint Car Tour Getting Back on Track at Salem in Joe James/Pat O'Connor Memorial Racing America · Aug 12
• Flock Safety Systems in the City of Salem Salem, MA | Official Website (.gov) · Jul 23
• Family identifies 14-year-old fatally shot by another teen in southern Indiana WHAS11 · Apr 20
• 17-year-old killed in Washington County apparent shooting, crash WAVE News · Jun 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Salem Unique

• One of 21 places in the US named Salem — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,463.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Salem

• Riley's Place reviews ★
• Rotary Springs Camp reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Salem

• Bradie Shrum Elementary
• Salem High School
• Salem Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Ascension St Vincent Salem · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Salem

🏘️ Nearby Communities