Selma
City in Alabama, United States
Overview
Selma, Alabama, is a small city renowned for its key role in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, featuring the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge and a wealth of history. Despite its size, Selma offers a blend of cultural landmarks, southern hospitality, and a calm rural setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
747
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.41°, -87.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,560
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
35
English
100
Temperature
17.9°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
8.3°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
-14.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1381 mm
Internet Speed
276 Mbps
Upload
99 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
41
Walk Score
41
Footways
81.0
Airport
SEM
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.