Livability Score

59
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Coffee On Raiford
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Simple Twist
Coffee Shop
Gotham's Deli
Coffee Shop
Under the Oak Cafe
Coffee Shop
SoDoSoPa
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Live at The Rudy Theatre
Theatre Arts
Strickland Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Smithfield Cinemas
Cinema
Johnston County Heritage Center’s new County Museum
Museum
Ava Gardner Museum
Museum
Howell Theatre
Cinema
Neuse Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
Neuse River Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (17) F
La Gloria Bar
Bar
ABC Store
Alcohol
Pizza Xpress
Fast Food
Kandy and more Dulceria y paleteria
Sweets
Pizza Inn
Fast Food
Uncle Bill's Sub & Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Pelican's SnoBalls
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Diamond District Lounge
Bar
Rumba Night Club
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Barley and Burger Smashed
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
CrossFit Smithfield
Gym
Body Fit Health & Fitness Inc
Gym
Groceries (9) C-
The Doughnut Cottage
Bakery
D's Seafood Market, LLC
Seafood
IGA
Grocery Store
Brotherhood
Grocery Store
D’s Seafood Market
Seafood
Pixie Dust Lunch Box and Bakery Shoppe
Bakery
Tropicana Supermarket
Grocery Store
Azteca Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Evolve Nutrition
Health Food
IGA
Grocery Store
Burney's Sweets & More of Smithfield
Bakery
Town Market-Pine Level
Grocery Store
Emma's Bakery
Bakery
Whitley Grocery & Supply
Grocery Store
Parks (4) F
Brack Wilson Park
Park
Smithfield Recreation Area
Park
Smithfield Community Park
Park
Talton Park
Park
Town Commons Park
Park
Town Commons Park
Park
Pine Level Recreational Park
Park
Jaycee Bob Wallace Park
Park
Town Commons Park
Park
Shops (41) A-
Cotton Mill Flea Market
Furniture
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Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Uncut Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Olga's Beauty Salon
Beauty
Barn Shelter Antiques
Furniture
Latin beauty salon LLC
Hairdresser
Treasury Antiques
Furniture
Selma Florist
Florist
Downtown Nutrition
Beauty
The Southern Bostonian
Houseware
Sola Creations Boutique
Clothing
Selma Jewelry
Fashion
Keepsake Corner
Furniture
Kuttin Korners
Hairdresser
Sola Creations Boutique
Clothing
Peoples Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Country Boy Antiques & Bottle Shop
Furniture
The Town Florist
Florist
Trackside Antiques
Furniture
Short Trip Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Big Daddy's Barber & Beauty
Hairdresser
Badcock Home Furniture &more
Furniture
Short Stop
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Selma.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
F
Selma
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Selma is 88/100 - which is 6% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime F

Selma crime rates are 2,250 per 100k, which is 9% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,622 crimes per 100k
C+
Violent Crime
628 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Selma is $23,161 - which is 52% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$23,161
F
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
D
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health B+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Selma Fire Department
Fire Station
Johnston County EMS STA3
Ambulance Station
Johnston Smiles
Dentist
Selma Police Department
Police
BrushAndFloss Orthodontics
Dentist
Haines Vision Care
Doctor
NiteLite Pediatric Urgent Care
Doctor
Smithfield Family Practice
Doctor
EmergeOrtho-Smithfield
Clinic
Kids Care Pediatrics
Clinic
Coates Hearing Clinic, P.A.
Clinic
A to Z Speech Therapy
Clinic
Eyecarecenter
Doctor
Eyecarecenter
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Horizon Family Medicine
Clinic
North Carolina Heart & Vascular (Smithfield)
Doctor
Eastern Carolina ENT Associates
Doctor
Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare - Smithfield
Clinic
Quality Therapy Services Inc
Clinic
Med First Primary & Urgent Care
Doctor
The Dental Care Center
Dentist
Johnston County Pediatrics
Doctor
Providence Pain, Spine & Recovery
Doctor
Johnston Health
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing B

Selma home prices are $110,600 - which is 30% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$110,600
F
Home Appreciation Rate
23%
A+
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools F

The Selma graduation rate is 57% - which is 31% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
18%
F
High School Grad. Rates
57%
F
Elementary Schools (2) F
Neuse Charter School
Selma Elementary
Selma Middle School
Smithfield Middle
Pine Level Elementary
South Campus Community Middle
The Innovation Academy At South Campus
South Campus Community High
High Schools (0) F
Neuse Charter School
Smithfield-Selma High
Johnston County Schools Career Technical
Johnston Co Middle College
Johnston Co Early College Academy
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ratings F

Selma has an overall rating of 46% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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Selma Area Facts

  • Selma has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Selma crime rates are 9% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Selma is 6% lower than the North Carolina average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Selma? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Brack Wilson Park
      Smithfield Recreation Area
      Smithfield Community Park
      Talton Park
      Town Commons Park
      Town Commons Park
      Pine Level Recreational Park
      Jaycee Bob Wallace Park

      Entertainment

      Live at The Rudy Theatre
      Strickland Art Gallery
      Smithfield Cinemas
      Johnston County Heritage Center’s new County Museum
      Ava Gardner Museum
      Howell Theatre
      Neuse Little Theatre
      Neuse River Amphitheatre

      Food & Drink

      La Gloria Bar
      ABC Store
      Pizza Xpress
      Kandy and more Dulceria y paleteria
      Pizza Inn
      Uncle Bill's Sub & Sandwich Shop
      Bojangles'
      Cook Out

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Selma? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Selma.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Selma a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors