Salem, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Fulton County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,471
Population
1,132/sq mi density
$35,679
Median Income
$20,245 per capita
$88,200
Home Value
$241,791 Zillow
$619
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
308
Violent Crime/100K
1,356 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$35,679 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,200 home value, $619/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
308 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Salem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3704°N, 91.8217°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fulton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sharp County Regional (CKK) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (3.4").