Salem is a town known for its friendly, honest and hard-working people. There is no major crime or rush hour traffic. Instead of smoke stacks and smog, people in Salem and Dent County have blue skies during the day and stars lighting up the skies at night. Many have lived here all their lives, and there are a growing number of people who have relocated here. Salem is blessed with some of God's greatest works of art -hills and valleys, rivers and streams, countryside, forests and fields. Residents here enjoy a quality public education system, a well-maintained public airport, recreational opportunities, effective law enforcement, community dubs and organizations, quality health care and a library.
The city is a progressive, business-minded county seat. Masters Industrial Park in east Salem has prime, full utility connected 5-acre lots available which require no exchange of money for qualifying industry and business. The industrial park is located in an enterprise zone that provides qualifying new industry and business with a lucrative tax incentive program administered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Salem and Dent County are home to many industries, including Alliant Foodservice, Independent Stave, Hagale Industries and Royal Oak Charcoal.
Salem is an aggressive, growing and pro-business community ready to pursue new industry and business opportunities. One look at Salem and it's easy to see why 15,000 people call it home.
Salem's children are educated by the Salem School District. Below are links and contact information for Salem Schools.
