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Selden, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sheridan County County
Selden, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Selden a Good Place to Live?
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 2.3% (36% 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 $181,331. 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.
Safety & Crime
Selden reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 398/100K.
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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.