What are the schools like in Selma, IN?

Selma is served primarily by Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.

What is the median household income in Selma?

The median household income in Selma, IN is $54,167 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.2%.

What is the weather like in Selma, IN?

Selma has an average high temperature of 36.0°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.4 inches.

Selma, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Selma, IN affordable or expensive?

Selma's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Selma is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,400 and the median rent is $739 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Selma, IN?

Selma has a violent crime rate of 396.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1542.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Selma, IN a Good Place to Live?

Selma is a small town of 859 in Indiana, with a median household income of $54,167 and a 9.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Selma stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Selma is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Selma city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.3

Selma's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Selma costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Selma, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$739	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Selma's violent crime rate is 396.9 per 100,000 residents — 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

396.9 /100k

Property Crime

1542.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Selma is served primarily by Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Selma, IN	National Avg
School District	Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Selma sees average highs of 36.0°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation and 19.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Selma, IN
Average High — January	36.0°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.7"
Annual Snowfall	19.4"

Demographics

Metric	Selma, IN	National Avg
Population	859	—
Median Age	34.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	13.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Parker City, IN 4 mi Windsor, IN 4 mi Muncie, IN 6 mi Royerton, IN 8 mi Farmland, IN 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Selma

Selma, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47383

Selma vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Selma, IN affordable or expensive?

Selma's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Selma roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,400 and median rent is $739/month.

What is the crime rate in Selma, IN?

Selma's violent crime rate is 396.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1542.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Selma?

Public schools in Selma are operated by Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Selma, IN a good place to live?

Selma, IN has a population of 859, a median household income of $54,167, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Selma?

Selma averages 36.0°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches with about 19.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Selma?

Selma, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47383.

What is the population of Selma?

The population of Selma, Indiana is 859 with a median age of 34.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Selma?

Key numbers for living in Selma: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $97,400, median household income $54,167, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Selma side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.