Salem, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Columbiana County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,805
Population
1,836/sq mi density
$50,250
Median Income
$30,659 per capita
$117,400
Home Value
$190,721 Zillow
$771
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
232
Violent Crime/100K
1,372 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,250 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,400 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9046°N, 80.8489°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbiana County County |
| Nearest Airport | Youngstown/Warren Regional (YNG) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.4").