At a Glance
Median Income
$44,161
$32,444 per capita
Home Value
$236,200
Zillow: $310,790
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,103/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
257 sunny days/yr
How Selma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Selma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Selma a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Selma residents earn a median household income of $44,161 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,444. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,806 business establishments, including 231 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Selma is $236,200 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,790. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Selma reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,103/100K.
Education
5.2% of adults in Selma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Selma has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population654
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,161
Per Capita$32,444
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$3,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
B+
Home Value$236,200
Rent
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$310,790
Housing Units442
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,103/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death10,791/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days257/yr
Rain61.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,327 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Selma was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 231 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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