Salem
| Founded | 1860 |
| County located in | Dent County |
| Population | 4,571 (2022 ACS) |
| Top Employers | Royal Oak Enterprises Inc., Salem Memorial District Hospital, Salem Wood Products Inc., US Foodservice, Wal-Mart |
| Form of Government | Mayor & 4 Alderpersons |
| Class of city | 4th |
| Schools | Salem Head Start, Salem Public Schools, Salem TCRC, Salem Faith Assembly Academy, New Harmony Christian Academy |
| Medical Services | Salem Memorial District Hospital |
| Industrial Parks available in cities | Masters Industrial Park |
| Colleges/Universities/Vo-Tech Schools | Southwest Baptist University Annex |
| Attractions | Montauk State Park & Fish Hatchery, Current River, Bonebrake Center, Dent County Museum, Public Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts & Parks, The Commons, Country Club |
| Transportation Access | Highways 19, 32, 68, 72; Salem Memorial Airport |
| City Hall | 400 N. Iron St., Salem, MO 65560 Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Council meets 2nd & 4th Tues. at 6p.m. |
| Contact Information | Phone: 573-729-4811 or 729-5211 Fax: 573-729-5371
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| Mayor | Greg Parker |
| Clerk/Collector | Tammy Kohler |
| Aldermen | Kala Sisco, Shawn Bolerjack, Katherine Dent, John Whelan |
| City Administrator | Sally Burbridge |
| Finance Director | Stacey Houston |
| Attorney | James K Weber |
| Police Chief | Joe Chase |
| Utilities Supervisors | Water & Sewer Supt. – Chris McGuirt Electric Supt. – Josh Kotschedoff Street Supt./Airport Manager – Brent Young |
| Parks and Recreation | Melissa DuBois |
| Code Officer | Eric Ellzey |
| Salem Community Center Executive Director | Sherry Lea |
| Emergency Management Director | Jonathon Counts |
| Building Inspectors | Jarred Brown |
| Floodplain Administrator | Tammy Snodgrass, MRPC |