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Lower Salem, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Washington County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
93
Population
1,550/sq mi density
$103,125
Median Income
$25,846 per capita
$93,800
Home Value
$148,143 Zillow
$1,550
Median Rent
11.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
71
Violent Crime/100K
975 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$103,125 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,800 home value, $1,550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lower Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5651°N, 81.3925°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.94 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Lower Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.5").