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Salem Lakes, Wisconsin
Salem Lakes is a village of 14,366 people in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Salem Lakes
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 44 parks and trails, 45 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Antioch Theatre, Wilmot Mountain, Gander Mountain Forest Preserve and Silver Lake Bog State Natural Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in Salem Lakes
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Salem Lakes
Salem Lakes, formerly the town of Salem and the village of Silver Lake, is a village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. The village was created by a municipal merger on February 14, 2017. The population was 14,601 at the 2020 census. The communities of Benet Lake, Camp Lake, Cross Lake, Fox River, Lake Shangrila, Liberty Corners, Salem, Salem Oaks, Silver Lake, Trevor, Voltz Lake, and Wilmot are wholly or partially located in the village.
From the Wikipedia article Salem Lakes, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Wilmot Mountain
Ski area · 3.8 mi
Ski area in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds44
Gander Mountain Forest Preserve
Hiking and trails · 4.2 mi
43419 West Wilmot Road, Antioch
06:30-sunset
32 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes45
Bristol 45 Diner
Restaurant · Diner · 4.5 mi
8321 200th Avenue, Bristol
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-19:00
Healing Grounds Cafe & Juicery
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Juice · 2.5 mi
7510 288th Avenue, Salem
Mo-Fr, Su 08:00-15:00; Sa 08:00-16:00
Los Tres Lagos
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.7 mi
24231 75th Street, Salem Lakes
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Bobby's Lakeside Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Diner · 4.5 mi
410 Lake Street
Mo-Su 06:00-15:00
Dockers North
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.4 mi
955 IL-59, Antioch
Mo-Th 11:00-02:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-03:00, Su 09:00-03:00
33 more on the map.
History
In June 1837, John Dodge became the first settler in Salem proper. Shortly thereafter, General Bullen and David Bullen settled on the east bank of the Fox River and surveyed and platted a village, hoping to make Salem a main head of Fox River navigation. A bridge spanning the river was called "Bullen's Bridge".
On February 14, 2017, Salem Lakes became a village, which included the village of Silver Lake, as well as the communities of Trevor, Wilmot, and Camp Lake.
From the History section of Salem Lakes, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Healthcare5
Froedtert South Internal Medicine- Paddock Lake Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
7322 236th Avenue, Paddock Lake
Map of Salem Lakes
162 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 13°F | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 16°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 4.3 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 29°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 20°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Paddock Lake (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kenosha County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2020-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Antioch 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Fox Lake 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Lindenhurst 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Round Lake Beach 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Burlington 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Pleasant Prairie 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Kenosha 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Round Lake 13 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Grayslake 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Gurnee 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 286 Chain (8675868496), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 287 Chain (8674762209), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 285 Chain (8675868880), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- Wilmot Raceway 2025, Brycenrichter, CC0
- ISS055-E-80112 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-52216 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-80113 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- Thanatus formicinus male 1, psweet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Benedicts Abbey Retreat Cabin (2311198890), B Garrett from Kenosha, Wi, United States, CC BY 2.0
- 333 Chain (8675850414), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
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