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Salem, Missouri · ZIP 65560

Salem — ZIP 65560

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Salem (65560) scores 72/100 — Good for Missouri. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $195K.

72OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency39%
Avg reading proficiency45%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index60/100
Typical home value$195K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$195K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

105

Violent Crime

20

Property Crime

85

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Dent County, Missouri (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
GREEN FOREST ELEM.KG–08152
77%
62%
NORTH WOOD ELEM.PK–08155
47%
47%
SALEM MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08254
40%
40%
SALEM UPPER ELEM.02–05335
38%
40%
OAK HILL ELEM.KG–08149
32%
32%
DENT-PHELPS ELEM.PK–08256
27%
42%
SALEM SR. HIGH09–12606
12%
52%
WM. H. LYNCH ELEM.PK–01257Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

13,634

Median Income

$56K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

42.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 65560 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 65560 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 65560 is approximately $195K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 65560 in Salem has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.