Selma

COMMUNITY LINKS

www.SelmaAlabama.com

The South's most historic and livable cities, Selma has a wealth of culture and outdoor activities available.

COMMUNITY PROFILE

City Name: Selma, AL 36701

Population: 20,512

County Name: Dallas

County Population: 46,365

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION

 Commercial Airline :  no

Nearest Regional Airport: Montgomery Airport (Dannelly Field)

Distance to: 35 miles

Interstate Highways : no

If no, then distance to interstate highways: 35 miles

Four Lane Highways : U.S. Highway 80

State Highways :AL Hwy 22 East & West; AL Hwy 14 East & West; AL Hwy 41 South

Distance to...

Atlanta: 215 miles

Birmingham: 88 miles

Mobile: 169 miles

Nashville: 298 miles

Tallahassee: 225 miles

Nearest Coastal City (Name/Distance): Gulf Shores/Orange Beach - 169 miles

Public Transportation :  no

LOCAL TAXES

 Property Taxes on $100,000 Home with Homestead Exemption:  City - $524.00;  County - $282.00

Total Millage Rate: City 30.5 mills; County 34 mills

Sales Tax (Total): 5 cents, local

Automobile Tax & Tag:  Tag (plus issuing fee) $30; tax based on 15% of value of vehicle

HOUSING COSTS

 Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. home with two car garage - 5 to 10 yrs old:  $83,500
 
Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. home with two car garage - new:  $110,000

UTILITIES/SERVICES

 Public Water :  yes

Cost per 1000 gallons: $6.98 ($.28 tax)

Public Sewer   yes

If yes, Approximate percent of community with sewage service: 98%

Cost of Sewage Service: $3.49

Electricity, Cost per 1000kwh: $72.50

Garbage Service Cost: $8 per month (backyard pickup)

Number of Pick ups per Week: 2

Cost for Basic Cable TV Service: $16.24 per month

Nuber of Channels: 18

Percent of community coverage:  85 percent

HEALTH CARE

Number of Physicians: City: County:  67 physicians; 14 dentists

Number of hospital Beds: City: County: 339

Nursing Home Facilities: 3

Assisted Living Facilities: 2

Regional Health Care Center :  yes

MILITARY POSTS

Millitary Posts :  no

Name/Distance to: Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Montgomery - 40 miles

Public Library :  yes

RELIGION

Places of Worship: 110

Denominations:  All Christian, Jewish, Muslim Faiths

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

 Post/Secondary Institutions :  yes

Name/Distance:  Wallace Community College Selma, Concordia College, Selma University (all located in Selma)