Salem, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,673
Population
1,343/sq mi density
$39,200
Median Income
$24,636 per capita
$97,200
Home Value
$192,052 Zillow
$593
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
190
Violent Crime/100K
1,689 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$39,200 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $593/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6456°N, 91.5360°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.7").