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This town in Ohio has a population of 903.
29% of residents live below the poverty line in Salem Township, above both Ohio’s towns (9.1%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). William Denison House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Salem Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 1908 and 4 maps from 1908 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Salem Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Salem Township.
Paid flood insurance claims in Salem Township since 1978: 5. On expected storm and flood damage, Salem Township sits below 91% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Salem Township break down as 65% from inland flooding and 8% from tornadoes.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The public schools here belong to the Tri-Valley Local school district. Its one school is below. Enrollment at Salem Township’s public school: 255 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsville Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 255 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Half of commuters travel less than 14 miles. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Salem Township dropped by 904, to 49. The top destinations are Zanesville (20%), Washington Township (10%) and Columbus (8%).
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expect chilly winters and pleasant summers in Salem Township. Summer afternoons peak near 84° in July, and January nights bottom out around 20°; snowfall runs to about 15 inches a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
14% of adults have diabetes in Salem Township. Two figures for adults in the town: 42% sleep under 7 hours, 19% smoke cigarettes.
| Salem Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
| What stands out | Salem Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.4% | 15.3% |
| More smokers | 19.2% | 15.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Walkers can cover 0.5 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Parks and preserves in Salem Township: one, of 6 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gaumer Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Salem Township. Close and well known come first.
17 mi Zoo & aquariumThe Wilds
32 mi MuseumAge of Steam Roundhouse
33 mi Ancient siteAlligator Effigy Mound
21 mi MuseumFlint Ridge State Memorial
29 mi GardenDawes Arboretum
8 mi MuseumJohn and Annie Glenn MuseumThe Wilds: Bikingshaun (talk), CC BY 3.0 · Age of Steam Roundhouse: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Alligator Effigy Mound: Rev. Stephen D. Peet, editor, Public domain · Flint Ridge State Memorial: Nyttend, Public domain · Dawes Arboretum: Annmarie Creamer, Public domain · John and Annie Glenn Museum: Akflyer, CC BY-SA 4.0
3 within 15 miles of the center of Salem Township
About 1 of every 100 Salem Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Where Salem Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Ohio, US
Salem Township is one of the twenty-five townships of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 946 people in the township.
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Salem Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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