At a Glance
Median Income
$23,250
$14,482 per capita
Home Value
$13,500
Zillow: $145,980
Median Rent
$416/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
17.6% smoking rate
How Sellers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sellers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sellers a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sellers residents earn a median household income of $23,250 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,482. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 531 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sellers is $13,500 , 95% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,980. Median rent is $416/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
5.1% of adults in Sellers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sellers has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population188
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density281/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
F
Median Income$23,250
Per Capita$14,482
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$807
Housing
A+
Home Value$13,500
Rent$416
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$145,980
Housing Units106
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death19,641/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation78 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Broadband29.5%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sellers was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.