Population (2018 American Community Survey)
Salem - 6,181
Labor Employment (Indiana Workforce Dev. Statistic - 2011)
Manufacturing Employment in Washington County - 2,852
Major Employers
- GKN Sinter Metals
- Flexcel (Division of Kimball Office)
- Peerless Gears
- Blue River Wood Products (Division of American Stave Co.)
- St. Vincent Salem Hospital
- Blue River Services
- Jean's Extrusions
- Hoosier Precast
Transportation
- State Highways - 56, 60, 135 and 160
- Truck Carriers - Four truck lines serving Salem Area
- Airports - Salem Municipal Airport (3300ft runway) , Commercial Air Services at Louisville International Airport
- Barge - The Port of Indiana at Jeffersonville provides Barge Service on the Ohio River. (25 Miles Away)
Utilities & Services
- Electric - Duke Energy, Jackson County REMC, Orange County REMC
- Natural Gas - Midwest Natural Gas Corporation
- Water - Municipal Service from two impounding reservoirs (3.8MGD capacity)
- Telecommunications - Frontier, Blue River Networking, DirectTV/Internet Service
Vocational Colleges/Schools
Colleges/Universities
- Indiana University - Southeast - New Albany
- Purdue University - New Albany
- Hanover College - Hanover
- University of Louisville
Educational Facilities
Medical Facilities
Housing
- Aspen Meadows Apartments
- Sycamore Hills Apartments
- Maple Leaf Apartments
Taxes
Payable in 2010, subject to a Property Tax Replacement Credit
$3.33 per $100 in Salem
$1.94 per $100 in County
Local property taxes are assessed on market value
State uses 7% tax rate on all retail sale items (food items are exempt)
Washington County has three dedicated TIF districts
Washington County has no inventory taxes
Washington County has an EDIT rate of .50% and a CAGIT rate of 1.00%