Selden, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 181 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.0%
Males: 82  (45.5%)
Females: 99  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

42.7 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 67757.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,234 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
Selden:

$49,234
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,568 (it was $17,137 in 2000)

Selden city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $112,741 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
Selden:

$112,741
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $127,054; detached houses: $126,020

Median gross rent in 2022: $564.

March 2022 cost of living index in Selden: 77.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.5%
(15.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 5.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Selden, KS (2022)
    • 27492.3%White alone
    • 175.7%Hispanic
    • 20.7%Two or more races

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According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Selden, Kansas as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Selden is 176 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (74.1%), American (7.4%), English (5.6%), European (5.6%), Norwegian (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2837 feet

Land area: 0.30 square miles.

Population density: 600 people per square mile   (low).

Selden, Kansas map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,300 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,350 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (216.5 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (511.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Dresden, KS (3.1 miles),
Rexford, KS (3.3 miles),
Hoxie, KS (3.8 miles ),
Menlo, KS (3.9 miles),
Jennings, KS (4.2 miles),
Gem, KS (4.4 miles),
Oberlin, KS (4.4 miles ),
Clayton, KS (5.0 miles)

Latitude: 39.54 N, Longitude: 100.57 W

Area code: 785

Distribution of median household income in Selden, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Selden, KS in 2022
Selden satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.2%
Kansas:

2.0%
Most common industries in Selden, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.1%)
  • Truck transportation (13.6%)
  • Printing & related support activities (8.5%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
  • Health care (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (27.1%)
  • Truck transportation (15.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.1%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Printing & related support activities (5.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.8%)
  • Printing & related support activities (12.5%)
  • Truck transportation (10.4%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.4%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (6.2%)
  • Social assistance (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Selden, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.2%)
  • Printing workers (8.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.1%)
  • Registered nurses (4.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (18.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (17.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.7%)
  • Carpenters (5.7%)
  • Printing workers (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Printing workers (12.5%)
  • Registered nurses (10.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6.2%)

Average climate in Selden, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Selden-area historical tornado activity is below Kansas state average. It is 28% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/14/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.9 miles away from the Selden city center injured 5 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/23/2008, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 44.2 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Selden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 546% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 292.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 65.0 miles away from Selden center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 623.1 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 234.1 miles away from Selden center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 346.9 miles away from Selden center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 282.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sheridan County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Selden topographic map

Airports located in Selden:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Selden:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 81 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 112 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Barton County Community College (about 127 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Central Community College (about 149 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 176 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Kansas State University (about 215 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • Newman University (about 216 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)

Public elementary/middle school in Selden:

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Library in Selden:

  • SELDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $7,321; Location: 109 S. KANSAS AVENUE; 1,916 books; 92 audio materials; 112 video materials; 30 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Selden: Hi-Plains Co - Operative Association Grain Elevator Number 6 (A), Sheridan County Rural Fire District 1 Selden Station (B), Selden Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Selden include: Sacred Heart Catholic Church (A), Selden United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Midway Motel & Cafe (USHighway 83).

Sheridan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.4%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.0%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Selden (2011 data):

  • The Bank: Selden Branch at 108 N Kansas Ave, branch established on 1984/12/21. Info updated 2010/12/20: Bank assets: $201.9 mil, Deposits: $175.9 mil, headquarters in Oberlin, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Decatur Investment, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Selden:

Marital status in Selden, KS
  • Never married: 43.2%
  • Now married: 30.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 19.5%

For population 25 years and over in Selden:

  • High school or higher: 95.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Selden, KS (based on Sheridan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8214
Mainline Protestant6435
Evangelical Protestant4535
Other1-
None638-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Sheridan County:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
This county:

12.07 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Sheridan County:

12.07 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Sheridan County:

10.2%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.2%
State:

27.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Selden:

50.4%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.7%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.6
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.6%
State:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

6.4%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

28.5%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

57.9%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Selden:

73.8%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Selden, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$171
Solid Waste Management 0$0 2$1,152
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,833
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,833
Totals for Government 0$0 5$4,990

Selden government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $76,000 ($419.89)
    Water Utilities: $38,000 ($209.94)
    Solid Waste Management: $28,000 ($154.70)
    Sewerage: $11,000 ($60.77)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($33.15)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($16.57)
    Libraries: $2,000 ($11.05)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($11.05)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($27.62)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $57,000 ($314.92)

Selden government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $30,000 ($165.75)
    Sewerage: $11,000 ($60.77)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $17,000 ($93.92)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $3,000 ($16.57)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($5.52)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $39,000 ($215.47)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($22.10)
  • Tax - Property: $77,000 ($425.41)
    Public Utilities Sales: $8,000 ($44.20)

Selden government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $26,000 ($143.65)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($99.45)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,000 ($44.20)

Selden government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $145,000 ($801.10)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $7,000 ($38.67)

Businesses in Selden, KS

  • La-Z-Boy: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Selden:

  • KXXX (790 AM; 5 kW; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Selden:

  • KQLS (100.3 FM; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFNF (101.1 FM; OBERLIN, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRKU (98.5 FM; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Selden:

  • KSNK (Channel 8; McCOOK, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • K69DB (Channel 69; HOXIE, ETC., KS; Owner: SHERIDAN CNTY, KANSAS)
  • K32BY (Channel 32; OBERLIN, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION)

Selden fatal accident list:

Jun 15, 2019 07:48 AM, Us-83, Sr-383, Lat: 39.558503, Lon: -100.534772, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 23, 1982 08:20 PM, 83, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 10.8mTotal length
  • 385Total average daily traffic
  • 25Total average daily truck traffic
  • 455Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Selden)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 39.673611 Lon: -100.699583, Call Sign: WNUS692,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.835 MHz, Grant Date: 09/24/2015, Expiration Date: 11/05/2025, Certifier: Daniel L Wasson, Registrant: Nex-Tech, 233 East 8th Street, Hays, KS 67601, Phone: (785) 625-2119, Fax: (785) 628-2272, Email:

  • 5 Mi N & 2 Mi W (Lat: 39.618056 Lon: -100.592083), Call Sign: KNGT965,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.740 MHz, Grant Date: 03/26/1998, Expiration Date: 06/10/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/07/2003, Registrant: David D Carman, Rt 1, Dresden, KS 67635, Phone: (913) 386-4271

  • Lat: 39.568278 Lon: -100.653056, Call Sign: WQTY208,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.720 MHz, 159.735 MHz, Grant Date: 05/05/2014, Expiration Date: 05/05/2024, Certifier: Jerry D Rall, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, 3 1/2 Miles W (Lat: 39.536667 Lon: -100.638472), Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: KAV32,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1965.00 MHz, 1975.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/22/1999, Expiration Date: 10/13/2009, Cancellation Date: 04/16/2003, Phone: (913) 296-3661


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A188B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 21883, N21883, N-21883, Serial Number: 18801098, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 01/24/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 07/09/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Richard V Dba Stevenson, Po Box 19, Selden, KS 67757, Other Owners: Flying Service Stevenson
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SERIES (500 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 90319, N90319, N-90319, Serial Number: 502B-0578, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 06/02/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 06/03/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Richard V Dba Stevenson, 12210 N Rd 70 W, Selden, KS 67757, Other Owners: Flying Service Stevenson
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A188B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9485R, N9485R, N-9485R, Serial Number: 18802294T, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 07/10/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 03/09/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Richard V Dba Stevenson, Po Box 19, Selden, KS 67757, Other Owners: Flying Service Stevenson

Most common first names in Selden, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1382.4 years
Donald581.2 years
James575.4 years
Fred482.7 years
Anna487.8 years
Mary464.0 years
Grace387.7 years
Clarence378.3 years
Frank367.4 years
Francis370.0 years
Most common last names in Selden, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Zodrow984.6 years
Shuler770.7 years
Sulzman771.0 years
Bruggeman679.9 years
Kruse680.8 years
Juenemann675.7 years
Rogers684.5 years
Shaw682.2 years
Schuhart584.8 years
Brantley478.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Selden, KS
  • 75.0%Utility gas
  • 17.1%Electricity
  • 5.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.6%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Selden, KS
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Selden compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
There are 4 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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