Salem, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 24,810 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Salem is west of Roanoke in southwestern Virginia.
Cultural Attractions
Nearby Roanoke houses the Roanoke Ballet Theatre and the Roanoke Symphony.
Recreation
Fishing and boating are available in the nearby Roanoke River.
Historical
Fifteen residents of Salem were killed in WWI.
Economy
The service and trade industries dominate this city’s economy.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 4 |
| Number of middle schools | 1 |
| Number of high schools | 2 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrum College | Ferrum, VA | Tier 4, Lib. Arts | 1,240 |
| Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | #98, Lib. Arts | 1,049 |
| Lynchburg College | Lynchburg, VA | #33, U.-Master's (S) | 2,489 |
| Radford University | Radford, VA | #36, U.-Master's (S) | 9,122 |
| Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA | #71, Nat. U. | 29,898 |
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