At a Glance
Median Income
$58,603
$23,279 per capita
Home Value
$96,900
Zillow: $138,927
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
29.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
17.9% smoking rate
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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Selma residents earn a median household income of $58,603 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,279. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 293 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Selma is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,927. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
0.0% of adults in Selma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Selma has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population333
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density757/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,603
Per Capita$23,279
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty29.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$138,927
Housing Units183
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death15,933/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation1,209 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Selma was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.