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Selca, Croatia

Split-Dalmatia · 🇭🇷 Croatia

Selca is a small town in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia with a population of 692. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
692 Population 33/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
32.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 28.0%
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.6%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.0%
39% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.3%
98% lower than US avg

People

Population692
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$22,184
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.3%

Health

Obesity30.6%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking34.5%
Depression4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
AQI19 (Good)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+97.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband83.2%
Population692
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates43.2972°, 16.8508°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvinceSplit-Dalmatia
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation32.2 inches (818 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age44.3 years

Is Selca a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Selca receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Selca offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Selca enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 278 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Selca has a population of 692 with a density of 33 people per square mile, spread across 20.8 square miles. The median age is 44.3 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.8% female and 48.2% male. 24.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 76.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

692
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
44.3yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
20.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Selca vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Selca vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Selca is N/A. Per capita income is $22,184 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 48.5, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Selca vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$22,184

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.3%
98% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living48.50 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Selca, 30.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 48.4% have high blood pressure. 34.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 76.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.2% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Selca vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.6%
5% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
High Blood Pressure48.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking34.5%
146% above US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity76.8%
Depression4.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate76.0%

Food & Exercise

Selca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19 — among the cleanest air in the country. 91% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.2 inches
15% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median19.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.1%

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.8 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates43.2972°N, 16.8508°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 45°F (7°C)
3.1"
Feb 46°F (8°C)
2.6"
Mar 51°F (10°C)
2.8"
Apr 57°F (14°C)
2.6"
May 65°F (19°C)
2.2"
Jun 72°F (22°C)
1.8"
Jul 77°F (25°C)
1.3"
Aug 77°F (25°C)
1.9"
Sep 70°F (21°C)
2.7"
Oct 62°F (17°C)
3.5"
Nov 54°F (12°C)
4.1"
Dec 47°F (9°C)
3.6"

The warmest month is July at 77°F, while the coldest is January at 45°F — a seasonal swing of 32°F. November sees the most rain (4.1"), while July is the driest (1.3").

28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. 83.2% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.0%
17% below US avg
High School+97.0%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density33/sq mi
Total Area20.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.2%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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