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Salem, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Salem city County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
25,477
Population
1,755/sq mi density
$66,716
Median Income
$38,127 per capita
$244,800
Home Value
$300,477 Zillow
$1,046
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
90
Violent Crime/100K
2,184 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,716 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$244,800 home value, $1,046/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2853°N, 80.0552°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Salem city County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.8").