North Salem, Indiana

About North Salem

North Salem is a tiny community in central Indiana, home to 474 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

North Salem holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,394 residents per square mile.

📰 North Salem News Today

• Leiz named new executive director of North Salem Open Land Foundation Halston Media Group · Aug 18
• Look back at move of historic Lobdell annex in 1995. Archival photos Lohud · Aug 3
• HCSO: 1 in critical condition following Thursday motorcycle crash Fox 59 · Jul 9
• North Salem's Remson recognized for community service Halston Media Group · Aug 17
• Myrtle Joann Russell Obituary Mar 21, 2026 Indiana Funeral Care · Mar 21

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes North Salem Unique

• The only place in America named North Salem — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in North Salem

• Perillo's Pizzeria — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• McCloud Nature Center · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in North Salem

• McCloud Nature Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in North Salem

• North Salem Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of North Salem

🏘️ Nearby Communities