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Salem, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Fulton County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,727
Population
1,132/sq mi density
$79,692
Median Income
$40,850 per capita
$192,000
Home Value
$234,102 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
122
Violent Crime/100K
916 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,692 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% 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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.6").