Salem is a city in and the county seat of Dent County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,608 at the 2020 census, which allows Salem to become a Class 3 city in Missouri; however, the city has chosen to remain a Class 4 city under Missouri Revised Statutes. Salem is located a few miles north of the Ozark Scenic Riverways and close to Montauk State Park, which contains the headwaters of the Current River.
Midwest
Salem
Dent County, MO
Population
4,673
Walk Score
63 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$607
Median home value
$87,200
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Lower Parker School · listed 1991
- Nova Scotia Ironworks Historic District · listed 2003
Notable landmarks
- Dam and Spillway in the Hatchery Area at Montauk State Park · listed 1985
- Dent County Courthouse · listed 1972
- Montauk State Park Open Shelter · listed 1985
- Old Mill at Montauk State Park · listed 1985
- Young, W. A., House · listed 1989
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