Where is Salem located?

Salem, KY is located at latitude 37.0689600 and longitude -84.9855100. It is in United States.

What is the elevation of Salem?

Salem, KY has an elevation of 301 meters (988 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Salem in?

Salem, KY is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Salem in?

Salem is in the state of Kentucky, United States.

What county is Salem, KY in?

Salem is in Russell County, Kentucky.

Salem, KY - Geographic Facts & Maps

Salem: a city in Russell County, Kentucky.

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Salem is a city located in the county of Russell in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

Quick Facts about Salem

State	Kentucky (United States)
County	Russell County
Latitude & Longitude	37.0690,-84.9855
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	12:17:11 (6th November 2026)
Weather	39℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Salem is located at 37°4'8"N 84°59'8"W (37.0689600, -84.9855100).

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Weather

39°F

Partly Cloudy

2 mph W Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 2 mph.

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Salem, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
157216	Lindsey Wilson College	Columbia (KY)	42728-1223

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Salem.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Windsor Post Office	Windsor (KY)	42565

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Other cities in Russell County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Russell County , KY.

City Name	Population	Title
Russell Springs	2,649	City in Kentucky
Jamestown	1,802	City in and county seat of Russell County, Kentucky, United States

Salem, Kentucky