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Salisbury, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Somerset County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
594
Population
1,563/sq mi density
$74,583
Median Income
$33,343 per capita
$158,600
Home Value
$166,320 Zillow
$696
Median Rent
38.1% income on rent
47°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
3.7 / 5.0
$74,583 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,600 home value, $696/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Salisbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 45.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,101 ft (640 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,563/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7535°N, 79.0844°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Somerset County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Salisbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").