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East Salem, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Juniata County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
123
Population
456/sq mi density
$68,333
Median Income
$26,719 per capita
$156,300
Home Value
$220,682 Zillow
$1,075
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$68,333 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $1,075/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
East Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 456/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6087°N, 77.2369°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Juniata County County |
| Nearest Airport | State College Regional (SCE) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in |
East Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.6").