Selma, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Johnston County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,611
Population
1,222/sq mi density
$37,440
Median Income
$21,257 per capita
$161,100
Home Value
$273,345 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
35.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
1,049
Violent Crime/100K
2,402 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,440 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$161,100 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,049 violent crimes/100K (176% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Selma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 165 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,222/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5397°N, 78.2917°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Johnston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Selma has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.2").