The Town FilesSelmont-West Selmont, Alabama
Community in Dallas County · population 2,158 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $69,000
- Household income
- $32,443
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 33.0
Selmont-West Selmont is a community of 2,158 people in Dallas County, Alabama. The median home is worth $69,000, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better transit than 86% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 75% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 75% of Alabama towns.
How Selmont-West Selmont ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Selmont-West Selmont is worth $69,000, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $32,443, which is more affordable than 89% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $493 a month. 84.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Selmont-West Selmont | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $69,000 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $493 | $834 |
| Median household income | $32,443 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 84.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Selmont-West Selmont
| People | Selmont-West Selmont | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.2% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 40.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 65.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Selmont-West Selmont
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 35.9°F. About 54.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Selmont-West Selmont since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 6, 1996 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 69 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 2, 2000.
Severe weather in Dallas County since 1996
Dallas County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Dallas County
Dallas County had 11,290 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,753 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Selmont-West Selmont itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Towns near Selmont-West Selmont
- Selma, AL3.2 mi · 17,971 people · home $96,500
- Valley Grande, AL7.7 mi · 4,190 people · home $133,100
- White Hall, AL17.9 mi · 806 people · home —
- Autaugaville, AL20.7 mi · 795 people · home $144,000
- Mosses, AL23.2 mi · 834 people · home $66,500
- Marion, AL25.2 mi · 3,176 people · home $108,700
- Uniontown, AL28.4 mi · 2,107 people · home $67,300
- Hayneville, AL28.4 mi · 830 people · home $103,500
Selmont-West Selmont questions
Is Selmont-West Selmont, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Selmont-West Selmont scores better for retirees than 16% of Alabama towns and quieter than 57%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in Selmont-West Selmont?
The median owner-occupied home in Selmont-West Selmont is valued at $69,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,443, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $493 a month.
What is the weather like in Selmont-West Selmont?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Selmont-West Selmont get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Selmont-West Selmont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 6, 1996. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)