Selma, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
17,442 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$32,184 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$102,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$382 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$451 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dallas County
6
Selma Urban Area
6
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dallas County
6
Selma Urban Area
6
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 49
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 2 0 65
Nov 4 0 55
Dec 4 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 70%
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Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, AL State Senate District 23, AL State House District 67, AL
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Schools

RBHudson Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 1 star
Knox Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Ellwood Christian Academy
<1 miles, NW • 5 star
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Colleges

Selma University
<1 miles, NE
Judson College
22 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Marion Military Institute
22 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Hale County Hospital
1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Prattville Baptist Hospital
34 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

Key Field
100 miles, W • 1 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
115 miles, NW • 1 star
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