Salem Kentucky Map

About Salem, Kentucky

Salem is a locality in Livingston County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 780. The population density is 354.5 people per km². Salem is located at 37.2645°N, 88.2442°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42078.

Salem unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape where the sky feels vast and the earth a deep, comforting brown. It lies 23.2 miles east-north-east of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 57°T), and is situated 14.8 miles north-west of Eddyville. Fields of grain, ripening under the Kentucky sun, stretch towards horizons softened by the distant whisper of trees. The air here carries the scent of loam and sun-baked hay, a perfume that settles into your lungs with a quiet sense of homecoming. The houses, often painted in hues of white or pale blue, stand with a dignified simplicity, their porches inviting a moment of repose. Evenings bring a particular kind of stillness, as the sun dips low, painting the clouds in strokes of apricot and rose, a gentle benediction on the day's end. The history of Salem is a story told in the very soil and the enduring spirit of its people, deeply connected to the agricultural heart of Livingston County. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, sustaining families and shaping the character of the community. The local economy, once perhaps more diversified, now leans on the steady pulse of farming, with soybeans and corn prominent among the crops that define the surrounding countryside. While grand monuments are few, the enduring strength of Salem lies in its close-knit relationships and the quiet pride in a life lived close to the land. The rhythm of life in Salem is less about hurried strides and more about a measured, thoughtful pace, where neighbors know each other's names and the passing of seasons is a shared experience.

About This Salem Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Salem, Kentucky with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Salem and Livingston County.

Detailed location data for Salem includes the ZIP code (41352), telephone area code (270, 364), county seat of Livingston County (Smithland), and school district assignment (Livingston County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Salem is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.