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Salem, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Pickens County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
208
Population
226/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$27,744 per capita
$154,800
Home Value
$527,240 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Salem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,080 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8879°N, 82.9752°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pickens County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (4.4").