SalemMissouri
Salem is a city in and the county seat of Dent County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,608 at the 2020 census, which allows Salem to become a Class 3 city in Missouri; however, the city has chosen to remain a Class 4 city under Missouri Revised Statutes.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Salem
Salem, MO is a small town located in southern Missouri counting 4,726 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Salem is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.48 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,358 residents per square mile.
What Makes Salem Unique
- One of 21 places in the US named Salem — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 22 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Salem
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bonebrake Center of Nature and History · Museum
- Dent county museum · Museum
- The Deer Statue · Attraction
- The Gassy Pig · Attraction
- Waterspout play addition · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Salem
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Salem
- DENT-PHELPS ELEM.
- GREEN FOREST ELEM.
- NORTH WOOD ELEM.
- OAK HILL ELEM.
- OZARK HILLS SCHOOL
- SALEM MIDDLE SCHOOL
- SALEM SR. HIGH
- SALEM UPPER ELEM.
- WM. H. LYNCH ELEM.
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Salem Memorial District Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.