Utilities & Infrastructure in Salem, OH

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.9%

of households

No Internet

7.8%

of households

Total Households

5,109

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

63.9%

Cellular Data Plan

82.1%

Satellite

10.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.3%

No Internet Access

7.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.7%

of households

Smartphone

83.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.8%

of households

Tablet

61.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.7%

Smartphone

83.3%

Desktop / Laptop

71.8%

Tablet

61.3%

Smartphone Only

11.9%

No Computer

6.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

17,456

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
SALEM CITY	Community	Surface water	16,850
COLONIAL VILLA MHC, LLC	Community	Ground water	450
DEER RUN MC	Community	Ground water	106
AUBURN SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION	Community	Ground water	50

87.7% of households in Salem have broadband internet access. 63.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.8% of households have no internet access. 11.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 17,456 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.