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Salem, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Washington County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,484
Population
1,536/sq mi density
$51,786
Median Income
$25,661 per capita
$136,800
Home Value
$202,273 Zillow
$736
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
33
Violent Crime/100K
3,439 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,786 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,800 home value, $736/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 750 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6046°N, 86.0975°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").