About West Salem

County: Edwards
State: Illinois

Population

Village 

1001 

County 

6971 

Population under 18 years 

237 

Population 18-64 years 

562 

Population 65 years and over 

202 

Family Households 

279 

Median Household Income 

$ 27,031.00 

Median Home Value 

$ 43,900.00 

Median Rent 

$ 355.00 




Geography & Climate

Land Area 

1.6 sq mi 

Population per sq mi 

642.2


Avg Winter Temperature

30 degrees F

Avg Summer Temperature

 85 degrees F

Avg Annual Rainfall 

34.89 inches

Avg Annual Snowfall

 25.20 inches




Services

Municipal  
Police Department

1 full/1 part

Fire Department (Volunteer) 

26

Rescue/Ambulance 

YES

Emergency 911 system 

 YES

Library 

 YES

Water/Sewer system 

 YES

Garbage Pick-up Service 

 YES

Health  
Medical Clinic 

 YES

Doctors in Community 

 1

Pharmacy 

 YES

Distance to Nearest Hosptial 

 18 miles

Veterinary Clinic 

 YES

Educational               

Students 

Teachers 

Elementary School  YES

200 

15 

High School  11 mi. 

319 

29 

Community College  17 mi.     

Community

available within 10 miles 

Newspaper

 YES

Churches 

 6

Public Parks 

 3

Public Tennis Court 

 1

Community Lakes/Fishing 

 2

Restaurant 

 1

Bed & Breakfast 

 1




Civic Organizations

West Salem Development Committee 
Ruritan Club 
4-H Clubs 
Home Extension Clubs
Masonic Lodge
American Legion
Red Hatters
Cub Scouts


 
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