Salem Lakes, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · McHenry County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
14,521
Population
478/sq mi density
$94,554
Median Income
$46,879 per capita
$281,500
Home Value
$307,938 Zillow
$1,132
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$94,554 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$281,500 home value, $1,132/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Salem Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 759 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5365°N, 88.1332°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McHenry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kenosha Regional (ENW) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0484 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Salem Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.7").