Selby, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Walworth County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
642 Population 904/sq mi density
$40,882 Median Income $29,241 per capita
$104,800 Home Value $127,848 Zillow
$532 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,882 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $532/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Selby, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,882
46% below
$29,241 per capita
Home Value
$104,800
63% below
Zillow: $127,848
Median Rent
$532/mo
54% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Selby Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Selby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
37%
Rent
46%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
281%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Selby a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Selby residents earn a median household income of $40,882 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,241. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 252 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Selby is $104,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,848. Median rent is $532/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

13.6% of adults in Selby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Selby has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population642
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density904/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,882
Per Capita$29,241
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$319M
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,800
Rent$532
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$127,848
Housing Units332
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,035/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation1,895 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed263 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Selby was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 263 Mbps.