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New Salem, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Morton County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
904
Population
650/sq mi density
$69,750
Median Income
$29,348 per capita
$173,400
Home Value
$222,828 Zillow
$866
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
257
Violent Crime/100K
3,007 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,750 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,400 home value, $866/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
New Salem has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 44.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8431°N, 101.4179°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Morton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in |
New Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").