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Seaton, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Seaton is a small town in Illinois with a population of 224. Residents earn $69,375 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
224 Population 142/sq mi density
$69,375 Median Income $31,367 per capita
$91,000 Home Value
$1,063 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,000 home value, $1,063/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,375
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $91,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.2%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,063
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.8%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.4%
78% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

How Seaton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population224
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$31,367
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$590M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,000
Rent$1,063
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units130
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Uninsured9.0%
Smoking17.9%
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation611 ft (186 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.0%
Libraries4

Is Seaton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Seaton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Seaton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Seaton is $69,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Seaton is $91,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Seaton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Seaton has a population of 224 with a density of 142 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%).

Population

224
Total Population
142
People / sq mi
34.4yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%
Female 56.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Seaton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Seaton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seaton is $69,375, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Seaton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,375
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,367
Avg Weekly Wage$840
IRS Avg AGI$73,339

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)306
County GDP$590M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare21
Retail32
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,932
41% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.8 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Seaton is $91,000, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,063 (9% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,000
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,063
9% below US avg
Rent Burden18.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.6%
Housing Units130
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,932
41% above US avg
Effective Rate5.42%
In Seaton, 39.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.0% of residents lack health insurance. 17.9% are current smokers. 26.1% report depression. 25.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Seaton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
24% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.9%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.9%
28% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity25.0%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress14.2%
Short Sleep36.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.4%
Uninsured9.0%
5% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits59.6%
Premature Death7,042/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access40.9%
Healthcare Facilities21
Seaton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches
3% above US avg
Snowfall21.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation611 ft (186 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates41.1023°N, 90.7991°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17131
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.1-point margin. 97.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 27.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.2%
64% below US avg
High School+96.2%
Graduate Degree+3.0%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density142/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities21
Restaurants25
Retail Stores32

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.8 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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