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Selma, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Covington city County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
333 Population 757/sq mi density
$58,603 Median Income $23,279 per capita
$96,900 Home Value $138,927 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
173 Violent Crime/100K 1,918 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$58,603 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Selma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,209 ft (369 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density757/sq mi
Coordinates37.8041°N, 79.8499°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCovington city County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.9 / 100
Community Resilience95.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 131 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 35 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 128 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 127 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 84 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 130 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 80 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 139 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 63 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 127 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 118 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 125 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 97 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 148 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 119 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 106 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 105 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 144 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 130 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

77 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 40 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 76 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 64 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 58 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 56 km 2
Jun 25, 1977 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 55 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 12, 1964 EF2 98 km 0
Nov 29, 1963 EF2 77 km 0
May 17, 1953 EF2 69 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF1 61 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF1 62 km 0
Apr 26, 2022 EF1 79 km 0
Aug 31, 2021 EF1 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 19 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 28 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 43 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 60 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 16 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 31 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 55 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 55 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 88 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 95 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 63 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 18 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 50 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 37 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 28 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 40 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 41 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in

Selma has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.9").

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