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South Salem, OH

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Population
207
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
931 ft
Median Home Value
$137,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,625
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About South Salem

South Salem started as a quiet academy town in the 1840s, and it has kept that calm, historic feel ever since. The village was originally laid out around Salem Academy, an old stone schoolhouse that still stands as a local landmark. Today, South Salem remains a peaceful rural community in Ross County where life moves at an easy pace and quiet country roads stretch out in every direction.

South Salem Academy

Because the village is small and residential, day-to-day errands usually involve a quick trip down the road. Residents head to nearby Greenfield or Chillicothe for grocery runs, dining, healthcare, and larger services. With Paint Creek State Park close by for weekend hiking and fishing, it offers a comfortable balance of peaceful country living and convenient access to regional hubs.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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