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Salem, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Upson County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
372
Population
42/sq mi density
$90,400
Home Value
$236,831 Zillow
$473
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
441
Violent Crime/100K
4,809 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
441 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Salem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7586°N, 84.1936°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Upson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Middle Georgia Regional (MCN) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (2.5").