North Salem, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Hendricks County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
602
Population
1,771/sq mi density
$61,563
Median Income
$26,399 per capita
$172,700
Home Value
$362,605 Zillow
$1,550
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,700 home value, $1,550/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
North Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 897 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8600°N, 86.6437°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Hendricks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Indianapolis International (IND) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
North Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.4").