New Salem, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Morton County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
904
Population
650/sq mi density
$69,750
Median Income
$29,348 per capita
$173,400
Home Value
$234,855 Zillow
$866
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,750 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,400 home value, $866/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 44.5 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 17°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 18.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").