Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas

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Salem is a city in Fulton County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,591 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Climate
4 Health Care
5 Tourism and Recreation
6 Education
7 External links

[edit] Geography

Location of Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas

Salem is located at 36°22′14″ N 91°49′26″ W (36.370555555556, -91.823888888889) (36.370612, -91.823906)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²). All of the area is land as there is no water area.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,591 people, 679 households, and 412 families residing in the city. The population density was 226.7/km² (586.4/mi²). There were 781 housing units at an average density of 111.3/km² (287.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.42% White, 0.31% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.31% Asian, and 1.63% from two or more races. 0.50% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 679 households out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 81.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,714, and the median income for a family was $28,359. Males had a median income of $22,368 versus $17,356 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,891. About 17.8% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.7% of those under age 18 and 20.8% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Climate

Salem and Fulton County has a temperate climate with mild winters, experiencing little snowfall. May normally brings the highest precipitation with 5.1 inches. The average annual rainfall is 45 inches. The average Low is 51 degrees and the average High is 71 degrees. The average humidity (midday) is 79%

[edit] Health Care

Fulton County Hospital is an acute hospital certified by CMS and licensed by the state as a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital. The hospital provides 24 hour emergency service and general diagnostic testing including clinical laboratory testing, general x-ray and CT. Ultrasound and MRI are provided on a scheduled basis. Fulton County Hospital has an active (admitting) staff of six physicians. Four of the physicians specialize in family practice and two are internists. The consulting staff consists of 18 physicians in the specialties of Diagnostic Radiology, Caridology, ENT and Pathology.

Five Family Medical Clinics serve Salem with one clinic in Mammoth Spring in the north east section of Fulton County. Salem has four Pharmacies. Four agencies offer Home Health Services. The community has one Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and one Assisted Living Facility.

Fulton County Hospital operates a Paramedic Ambulance Service and an Air Ambulance Service is based in an adjoining county.

[edit] Tourism and Recreation

Salem and Fulton County are a sportsman's paradise. Lake Norfork is less than 25 miles away, and it offers water skiing, swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities. The lake offers excellent striped bass fishing, with some of these monster fish weighing over 50 pounds! The lake is also good for largemouth, smallmouth and Kentucky bass fishing and the bays and backwaters are loaded with fast-biting bream and other panfish.

Smallmouth bass fishing and canoeing are tops in the nearby South Fork River where you can fish leisurely and enjoy the spectacular scenery. It's also not far to White River, nationally known for its big rainbow and brown trout, or to Spring River and the Strawberry River. Both the Spring and Strawberry are good float streams, with the added bonus of rainbow trout and walleye in Spring River, and the smallmouth bass, crappie and bream in the Strawberry River.

Wildlife abounds and the area is a popular Deer and Turkey Hunting area. If you don’t want to hunt, bring your camera for some great Wildlife Photography.

Salem City Park has a walking trail, picnic pavilions, children’s play area, and a lake that is stocked with fish for the anglers.

[edit] Education

Salem Schools have two campuses---K-6 and 7-12 with 700 plus enrollment total enrollment. The school was rated #3 in the top ten schools in the state of Arkansas in 2005.

Three colleges are located in adjoining counties. Ozarka College is located at Melbourne in Izard County with a satellite campus at Ash Flat in Sharp County. Arkansas State University at Mountain Home is in Baxter County and Missouri State University is located at West Plains, Missouri.

For more information, as well as much of the information in this article, visit http://www.salemar.com/