North Salem, IN is a small town located in the Northern part of Indiana. It is a quaint rural community with a population of roughly 800 people. Despite its size, North Salem offers a variety of transportation options for its citizens. The town has nearby access to two major highways – US 40 and State Road 37 – that connect it directly to nearby cities like Terre Haute and Indianapolis. In addition, the local bus service, Johnson County Public Transit (JCPT) provides regular routes through North Salem and to other areas throughout the county. For those who prefer walking or biking, there are sidewalks and bike paths in town as well as scenic trails nearby on the Hoosier National Forest that offer an enjoyable way for taking in the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Whether by car, bus or foot/bike, North Salem’s citizens have multiple options when it comes to transportation needs in their hometown.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in North Salem takes 29.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in North Salem get to work:
- 77.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 9.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit