Kansas
Seneca is a small town in Kansas with a population of 2,139. Residents earn $70,221 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Seneca receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Seneca offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Seneca is $70,221, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Seneca is $217,000, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $607 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Seneca is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 599 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.
24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Seneca experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,221 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,516 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $983 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,243 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 434 |
| County GDP | $667M |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,889 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.79% |
| Commute Time | 10.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $217,000 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $258,094 |
| Census Median Rent | $607 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,889 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.79% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,114/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Total Violent | 49.9/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 49.9/100K |
| Total Property | 598.5/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 149.6/100K |
| Theft | 399.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 49.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.5 inches |
| 20% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,151 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8380°N, 96.0696°W |
| County FIPS | 20131 |
Winner: Republican by 67 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.5% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,195/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 10.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |