At a Glance
Median Income
$51,071
$30,278 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $193,825
Median Rent
$567/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
14.7% smoking rate
How Selden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Selden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Selden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Selden residents earn a median household income of $51,071 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,278. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Selden is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,825. Median rent is $567/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
17.2% of adults in Selden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Selden has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population287
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density957/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,071
Per Capita$30,278
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$224M
Avg Weekly Wage$930
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$567
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$193,825
Housing Units113
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,932/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain22.1 in/yr
Elevation2,837 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Selden was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.