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Selma, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Dallas County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,442 Population 1,263/sq mi density
$32,184 Median Income $24,726 per capita
$102,500 Home Value $74,847 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,370 Violent Crime/100K 10,505 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$32,184 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$102,500 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,370 violent crimes/100K (261% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Selma (6)

Chickasaw State Park
State Park
489 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Lurleen State Park
State Park
1,647 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Oak Mountain State Park
State Park
8,857 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Paul M. Grist State Park
State Park
990 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Roland Cooper State Park
State Park
206 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
Established by Congress in 1996, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail commemorates the people, events, and route of the 1965 Voting Rights March in Alabama. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Black and White non-violent supporters fought for the right to vote in Central Alabama. Today, y...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Volunteer Vacation, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Depending on the season, temperatures can soar from the extremes of heat and humidity in the summer to damp, wet cold temperatures in the winter. During the summer season visitors should wear light, c...