Seaton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
224 Population 142/sq mi density
$69,375 Median Income $31,367 per capita
$91,000 Home Value $127,681 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 9.4% 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

Seaton, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,375
8% below
$31,367 per capita
Home Value
$91,000
68% below
Zillow: $127,681
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
9% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Seaton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Seaton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
32%
Rent
91%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Seaton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Seaton residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,367. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Seaton is $91,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,681. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

12.2% of adults in Seaton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population224
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$31,367
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$590M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,000
Rent$1,063
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$127,681
Housing Units130
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation611 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Seaton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.