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Salem, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Doddridge County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,812
Population
1,352/sq mi density
$43,690
Median Income
$20,352 per capita
$77,200
Home Value
$118,382 Zillow
$570
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,690 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,200 home value, $570/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,144 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,352/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2849°N, 80.5645°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Doddridge County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").