South Salem, Ohio
Village · Population 209 · #822 in Ohio
About South Salem
Set in the southern part of Ohio, South Salem is a tiny community, home to 209 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
South Salem holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.18 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,161 residents per square mile.
📰 South Salem News Today
- Elma Wisecup Obituary (2026) - South Salem, OH - Times Gazette Legacy obituary · Jan 2
- James "Herf" Graham Obituary May 10, 2026 Summers Funeral Home · May 14
- South Salem, OH Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 18
- Priscilla L. Fuller Obituary chillicothegazette.com · Sep 29
- Gerald Sexton Obituary (2026) - South Salem, OH - Times Gazette Legacy obituary · Jun 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South Salem Unique
- The only place in America named South Salem — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.18 sq mi.
- Positioned in southern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in South Salem
- Steve-O's Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in South Salem
- Buckskin Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)209
Rank in state#822 of 923
Land area0.18 sq mi
Density1,161/sq mi
Coordinates39.3372, -83.3071