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Salem, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Polk County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
176,666
Population
3,610/sq mi density
$71,900
Median Income
$36,477 per capita
$382,400
Home Value
$432,341 Zillow
$1,323
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
239 sunny days/yr
381
Violent Crime/100K
3,689 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,900 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$382,400 home value, $1,323/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
381 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 48.4 sq mi (125.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,610/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9239°N, 123.0230°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International (PDX) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jefferson (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 100 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 106 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 116 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 118 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 129 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 133 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 146 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 149 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 156 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 179 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 186 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 7.1 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 40°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.6").