Selmer, Tennessee

Population 4,435

Selmer is located in Mcnairy County, TN. The population is 4,435, making Selmer the largest city in Mcnairy County.

There are 3 public schools in Selmer with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Selmer is high , and there are 36 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Selmer is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Selmer property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Selmer include Bethel Springs, Eastview and Ramer.

Selmer Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 72.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.1%

Crime Rate

20.03% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 295
  • Violent Crimes: 432
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 273
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

83.32% Higher than national avg.
  • 36 offenders in Selmer
  • 81.17 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

47 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 37

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • Tennessee unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Selmer, TN and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Selmer's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
1 Private School

Faith Baptist School

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9 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Selmer, TN issued 9 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 9 permits, 5 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Selmer, TN issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $500
  • 1 Bedroom: $600
  • 2 Bedrooms: $750
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,040
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,040

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Environmental Hazards

47 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Selmer, TN has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Selmer, TN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.28 Average
    Selmer, TN is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.92°
  • February 42.06°
  • March 52.24°
  • April 61.7°
  • May 69.88°
  • June 77.95°
  • July 79.68°
  • August 79.3°
  • September 71.94°
  • October 59.72°
  • November 49.87°
  • December 41.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Selmer, TN

Earthquakes
Selmer, TN has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Selmer, TN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Selmer, TN has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Selmer, TN has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Selmer, TN: $29,155

Unemployment

Unemployment in Selmer is 4.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.64%
White Collar - 55.36%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bill Haslam
  • Sen. Lamar Alexander
  • Sen. Bob Corker

City Representatives

  • Marsha Blackburn

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

7 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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