Miscellaneous Information

Various Identification Codes ...

FIPS Codes ...

In a past effort, various federal agencies created a set of codes with a purpose similar to the GNIS codes. These codes are called the Federal Information Processing Standard (or the FIPS 55 codes). Although they are still used by some organizations, the FIPS codes are obsolete and will ultimately be replaced by the GNIS codes.

The following FIPS codes apply to Salem:

Place (Community) Code:	57380
State Code:	46 (South Dakota)
County Code:	087 (McCook County)

Since the Place and County FIPS codes are not unique and can be repeated in other States, it's necessary to combine the State code with the Place and County FIPS codes to uniquely identify them - for example:

State/Place Code:	46/57380
State/County Code:	46/087

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Salem is located in Region #2 (the Midwest Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Salem is located in Division #4 (the West North-Central Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Salem is located in Region VIII (Region 8).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Salem is located in Region VIII (Region 8).

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 46/57380   (Place Name: Salem (Township of))

County: McCook     (FIPS State/County: 46/087)

Class: T1