Salisbury, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rowan County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
35,730
Population
1,547/sq mi density
$51,058
Median Income
$30,932 per capita
$215,200
Home Value
$281,849 Zillow
$1,030
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
963
Violent Crime/100K
3,996 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,058 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$215,200 home value, $1,030/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
963 violent crimes/100K (153% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Salisbury enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 23.1 sq mi (59.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,547/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6655°N, 80.4889°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rowan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.2 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Salisbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.0").