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Salem, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
4,673
Population
1,343/sq mi density
$39,200
Median Income
$24,636 per capita
$97,200
Home Value
$184,221 Zillow
$593
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
123
Violent Crime/100K
1,839 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$39,200 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $593/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 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 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.0").