- "Salem, a city to grow in". Salem is a growing community of 1347 people located 30 minutes east of Mitchell, 40 minutes west of Sioux Falls and approx 1 hour north of Yankton. Salem is a farming community with many recreation, academic, retail and medical opportunities to meet family needs.
- Central Farmers has grain, energy and agronomy operations out of the Salem offices.
- The Salem Area Foundation was established in 2007 to create a permanent endowment that will generate earnings to be used to support local community and non-profit projects. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for the Salem Area. The Salem Area Foundation recently met its goal of raising $75,000 that will be matched with $25,000 from the South Dakota Community Foundation.

Website: www.salemsd.com