At a Glance
Median Income
$69,375
$31,367 per capita
Home Value
$91,000
Zillow: $127,681
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
17.9% smoking rate
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)
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.