Salem, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Pickens County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
208
Population
226/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$27,744 per capita
$154,800
Home Value
$563,323 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 87.3 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 37°F (3°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 6.2 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 7.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 7.7 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 87.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and February the driest (6.2").