Salem considered 134th happiest place to live in America in 2025
WalletHub ranked Salem as the 134th happiest city in America, based on factors like life satisfaction, job security, and physical health.

WalletHub ranked Salem as the 134th happiest city in America, based on factors like life satisfaction, job security, and physical health.

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across Mid Valley Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Accommodation and Food Services employers across Mid Valley Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Mid Valley Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Construction employers across Mid Valley Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located across Mid Valley Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.4% of income in Polk County, providing an average of $4,207 per capita to residents.

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Public Administration industry located across Mid Valley Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.3% of income in Yamhill County, providing an average of $4,130 per capita to residents.

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers across Mid Valley Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.