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Salem
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Salem is a tiny, friendly community in rural South Dakota, offering a glimpse into classic small-town American life. With its quiet atmosphere, locals welcome visitors seeking peace and a slower pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
83
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.72°, -97.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,430
Local Cost
$900
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
-5.9°C
Record High
43.7°C
Record Low
-33.2°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
650 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
XMD
Distance
41 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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