Salem is the capital city of Oregon. It is also the county seat of Marion County, and is the third largest city in Oregon (after Portland and Eugene). The city has a total area of 46.4 square miles, in which 0.6 square miles is made up of water.
Salem has a population of 152,290 according to the 2007 official census. It has a population density of 2,944 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 83.07% Caucasian, 14.59% Hispanic/Latino, 2.41% Asian, 1.51% Native American, 1.28% African American, 0.47% Pacific Islander and 7.90% other. Roughly 3.36% of the population comes from two or more racial backgrounds.
Salem home insurance quotes are influenced by the climate of the city. The city claims a marine west coast climate. Precipitation is mostly year round, though heaviest in late fall and winter. Heavy snowfall is rare, but a light layer of snow has been known to fall in the city.
Salem auto insurance depends on the availability and condition of roadways. Several national and state highways/freeways serve the city. Interstate 5, Oregon Route 99E, Oregon Route 22, Oregon Route 221, Oregon Route 51 and Oregon Route 213 all run through Salem.
Salem health care and insurance relies on the hospitals and medical centers available in the city. There is one major hospital in Salem: the Salem Hospital Regional Health Services. The facility is equipped with 454 beds and is a non-profit organization.