There are 3 home care agencies in Salem, Arkansas. The average daily cost for in-home care in Arkansas is about $136, with costs ranging between $112 and $184 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average cost of $4,080, with costs ranging from about $3,360 up to $5,520. The average yearly cost is $38,896, which is less than the national average of $45,188.
Located within Fulton County, Salem is a small city in Arkansas. While the encompassing metropolitan area is home to 813,489 residents, there are only 3,868 living within the city. Around 38% of the population are over the age of 55.
Salem has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a median per capita income of $19,000. The median household income is $29,000 vs an average of $35,000 for the entire state of Arkansas. The current unemployment rate is about 12.77% and the median housing price is $133,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $117,000.
Salem has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The city gets high amounts of precipitation annually. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Salem has a high rate of crime and better than average air quality.