General Information
Salem is a small, rural, farming community of nearly 5 square miles located in the south portion of Utah county between Spanish Fork and Payson. Its residents cherish the wide open fields and country air.
Salem has been experiencing steady growth during the last decade, averaging a 6.7% annual rate of change. With a median age of 24.2 and an average household size of 3.99, Salem is hovering just over the county average in both areas.
Origin of City's Name
Originally called Pond Town because of a pond created when early settlers dammed a stream, the name was later changed by Lyman Curtis to "Salem" which means "City of Peace."
Date of Incorporation: May 10, 1920
Did you Know?
The "Dream Mine" of John Hyrum Koyle is a well- known story of the town. Koyle dreamed of mining rich ore on Salem's hillside. After selling shares in a venture, he dug a deep shaft. Unfortunately, he never found any ore.
| Recreation | Crime | ||
| Baseball Diamonds | 6 | Aggravated Assault | 1 |
| Bowling Alleys | 0 | Arson | N/A |
| Covered Picnic Facilities | 2 | Auto Theft | N/A |
| Golf Courses | 0 | Burglary | 17 |
| Indoor Facilities | 0 | Larceny | N/A |
| Parks | 5 | Murder | 0 |
| Rodeo Grounds | 0 | Rape | 0 |
| Soccer/Football Fields | 1 | Robbery | 1 |
| Swimming Pools | 0 | ||
| Tennis Courts | 1 | ||
| Median Age: 24.2 | Household Size: 3.99 | ||
Largest Employer: Neways, Inc.: 280 employees
Population4,372
State Rank By Population71
Political Profile
Out of the 2,148 registered voters, 1,848 cast ballots in the 2000 November election.
Schools in Salem: