Selmont-West Selmont, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Dallas County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,121 Population 647/sq mi density
$32,365 Median Income $15,404 per capita
$52,200 Home Value $35,655 Zillow
$498 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$32,365 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,200 home value, $498/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Selmont-West Selmont, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,365
57% below
$15,404 per capita
Home Value
$52,200
81% below
Zillow: $35,655
Median Rent
$498/mo
57% below
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
56% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Selmont-West Selmont Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Selmont-West Selmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
43%
Home Value
19%
Rent
43%
Poverty
179%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Selmont-West Selmont a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Selmont-West Selmont residents earn a median household income of $32,365 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,404. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 976 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Selmont-West Selmont is $52,200 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $35,655. Median rent is $498/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

20.4% of adults in Selmont-West Selmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Selmont-West Selmont has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,121
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density647/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$32,365
Per Capita$15,404
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$1,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$957

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,200
Rent$498
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$35,655
Housing Units939
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity50.1%
Diabetes20.7%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death20,427/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation119 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute40 min
Broadband67.5%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Selmont-West Selmont was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.