South Salem, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Ross County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
135
Population
750/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$26,641 per capita
$115,600
Home Value
$188,737 Zillow
$988
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $988/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
South Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 924 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 750/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3372°N, 83.3071°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ross County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rickenbacker International (LCK) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in |
South Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").