Kansas
Selden is a small town in Kansas with a population of 287. Residents earn $51,071 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Selden receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Selden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Selden is $51,071, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. The poverty rate of 16.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Selden is $92,500, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $567 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Selden experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches, including 25.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,071 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,278 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $930 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,704 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 122 |
| County GDP | $224M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,025 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.35% |
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
| Census Median | $92,500 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $181,331 |
| Census Median Rent | $567 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.7% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,025 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.35% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 13,932/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.8 inches |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,837 ft (865 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 957/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5414°N, 100.5672°W |
| County FIPS | 20179 |
Winner: Republican by 80.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.2% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 957/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 99.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |