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Seneca, KS

Kansas · Nemaha County

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.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,139 Population 1,195/sq mi density
$70,221 Median Income $37,516 per capita
$217,000 Home Value $258,094 Zillow
$607 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
340 Violent Crime/100K 1,361 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,221 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$217,000 home value, $607/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K (10% below avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $70,221
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $217,000
23% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 340/100K
10% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.5%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent $607
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.1%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,139
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,195/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,221
Per Capita$37,516
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$667M
Commute10 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$217,000
Rent$607
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$258,094
Housing Units926
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

F
Violent340/100K
Property1,361/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault340/100K
Burglary97/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking15.0%
Depression21.8%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,151 ft (351 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score7.20

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute10 min
Broadband81.4%
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Is Seneca a Good Place to Live?

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, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, 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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Seneca is below the national average at 340 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,361 per 100,000, 31% below the national average.

Education

24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

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. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Seneca has a population of 2,139 with a density of 1,195 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles. The median age is 42.9 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.8% female and 53.2% male. The city is predominantly White (97.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.9% of residents. 9.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 18.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 95.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,139
Total Population
1,195
People / sq mi
42.9yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Seneca vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish 2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Seneca vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seneca is $70,221, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,516. The average weekly wage is $983, 31% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 434 business establishments, including 22 restaurants. The cost of living index is 90.1, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 2.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Seneca vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,221
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,516
Avg Weekly Wage$983
IRS Avg AGI$112,243
Gini Index0.450 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)434
County GDP$667M

Business (County)

Restaurants22
Healthcare40
Retail52
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,889
11% above US avg
Cost of Living90.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time10.1 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Seneca is $217,000, 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $258,094, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $607 (48% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $753 for a one-bedroom to $947 for a two-bedroom apartment. 78.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 926 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1972. The average annual property tax is $3,889. 22.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$217,000
23% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$258,094

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$607
48% below US avg
Rent Burden22.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.3%
Owner-Occupied78.3%
Renter-Occupied21.7%
Housing Units926
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,889
11% above US avg
Effective Rate1.79%
In Seneca, 39.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.2% of residents. 30.7% have high blood pressure. 15.0% are current smokers. 19.2% report binge drinking. 24.4% are physically inactive. 21.8% report depression. 17.1% experience frequent mental distress. 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:786. The dentist ratio is 1:1,012. 64.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.1 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.1%
22% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma10.0%
COPD6.0%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.0%
7% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression21.8%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress11.7%
Short Sleep34.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Primary Care1:786
Dentists1:1,012
Mental Health1:5,057
Checkup Rate73.8%
Dental Visits60.9%
Premature Death5,114/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access64.6%
Healthcare Facilities40
Seneca has a violent crime rate of 340 per 100,000 residents, 10% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 340.1 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,361 per 100,000, 31% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,263, burglary at 97, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Seneca receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Seneca vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent340.1/100K
10% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault340.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,360.5/100K
31% below US avg
Burglary97.2/100K
Theft1,263.4/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson97.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Seneca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,151 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,151 ft (351 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density1,195/sq mi
Coordinates39.8380°N, 96.0696°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNemaha County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience87.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.5 on May 15, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 66 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 148 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 144 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 99 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 147 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 146 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 150 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 150 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 121 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 75 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 143 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 50 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 65 km
Jan 22, 2023 7 km SW of Woodbine, Kansas M2.8 146 km
Feb 8, 2021 6 km NE of Hope, Kansas M2.8 148 km
Jun 5, 2020 8 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M2.7 146 km
May 9, 2021 4 km NW of Herington, Kansas M2.5 150 km
Jan 24, 2023 Kansas M2.5 146 km
Feb 3, 2022 6 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M2.5 149 km
Apr 30, 2022 5 km W of Woodbine, Kansas M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

594 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 265 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 96 km 0
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 43 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 80 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 74 km 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 59 km 1
May 21, 2019 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 15 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 20 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 73 km 0
May 31, 1978 EF3 63 km 3
Jun 11, 1967 EF3 82 km 0
May 11, 1966 EF3 99 km 0
May 11, 1966 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 10, 1965 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 28, 1963 EF3 62 km 1
May 19, 1960 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RANGE 51 (13,760 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 94 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 93 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 64 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 93 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 89 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 93 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 93 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 63 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 55 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 97 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 94 km
2017 WARREN ROAD 5,037 81 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 95 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 57 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,595 93 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,244 48 km
2017 KILO 3,242 96 km
2004 KRAUSE 3,012 52 km
2024 AXELTON HILL ROAD 2,850 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in

Seneca has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.8").

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Seneca is located in Nemaha County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, a rural community. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27% below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. 8.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 7.2 out of 10, reflecting strong academic performance. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 82.8% of the vote, a 67-point margin. 81.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 40 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 83% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.8%
D 15.8%

Winner: Republican by 67 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.5%
27% below US avg
High School+93.3%
Graduate Degree+8.9%
School Test Score7.20
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro / Rural
Population Density1,195/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi
CountyNemaha County County

Services

Broadband Access81.4%
Avg Download Speed38.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed24.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities40
Restaurants22
Retail Stores52

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute10.1 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home2.4%
Average costs for common services in Seneca. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $225 ($135–$360)
Specialist Visit $315 ($180–$496)
Urgent Care Visit $180 ($90–$315)
Emergency Room Visit $1,982 ($721–$4,505)
Dental Cleaning $117 ($68–$180)
Dental Filling $225 ($135–$360)
View all 40 services

Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $41 ($23–$68)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $68 ($45–$108)
Brake Pad Replacement $270 ($135–$451)
Tire Rotation $36 ($18–$68)
New Tires (Set of 4) $541 ($360–$901)
Battery Replacement $180 ($90–$315)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $90 ($54–$135)
Electrician (Per Hour) $81 ($45–$126)
HVAC Repair $360 ($135–$721)
HVAC System Install $6,307 ($3,604–$10,812)
Roof Repair $901 ($360–$1,802)
Roof Replacement $8,109 ($4,956–$13,515)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,352 ($451–$3,154)
Divorce (Contested) $13,515 ($4,505–$27,030)
DUI Defense $4,505 ($1,802–$9,010)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,352 ($721–$2,703)
Will Preparation $451 ($180–$901)
Trust Preparation $2,253 ($901–$4,505)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $23 ($14–$41)
Women's Haircut $50 ($27–$90)
Hair Coloring (Full) $135 ($68–$225)
Manicure $23 ($14–$41)
Pedicure $36 ($23–$59)
Massage (1 Hour) $72 ($45–$117)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.69 ($2.70–$4.96)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.15 ($2.25–$4.51)
Loaf of Bread $3.42 ($2.25–$4.96)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.05 ($2.70–$5.86)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.96 ($3.60–$6.76)
Rice (per lb) $0.90 ($0.54–$1.62)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $126 ($72–$225)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $63 ($27–$135)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $63 ($36–$108)
Internet (Monthly) $63 ($36–$90)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $59 ($27–$90)
Cable TV (Monthly) $77 ($45–$135)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $180 ($68–$451)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,802 ($1,081–$3,154)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $63 ($27–$117)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.21–$23)
Car Registration (Annual) $90 ($27–$225)
Driver's License Renewal $27 ($14–$68)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,081 ($541–$2,253)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $901 ($451–$1,802)
After-School Care (Monthly) $360 ($180–$631)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $45 ($23–$90)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $901 ($360–$2,253)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,263 ($4,505–$27,030)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $54 ($27–$90)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $90 ($45–$180)
Dog Grooming $54 ($27–$90)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $36 ($18–$68)
Dog Spay/Neuter $270 ($135–$451)
Cat Spay/Neuter $180 ($90–$360)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$414
Toddler$423
Preschool$423
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$426
Toddler$361
Preschool$361
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Nemaha County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 1,450 30 $63,666 3.07
Health Care & Social Assistance 876 40 $44,314 1.06
Transportation & Warehousing 426 30 $70,631 1.75
Construction 281 41 $53,553 0.93
Professional & Technical Services 150 37 $61,648 0.38
Other Services 98 26 $33,951 0.57
Administrative & Waste Services 88 19 $41,870 0.26
Information & Technology 38 6 $34,372 0.35

Hospitals in Seneca

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
NEMAHA VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals Yes (785) 336-6181

Schools in Seneca

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School Elementary 553 36 15.4:1
Nemaha Central High School High 221 22 10.0:1
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Radio Stations near Seneca

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

National Parks Near Seneca

8 national parks and monuments found near Seneca.

ParkTypeFee
Big Lake State Park State Park Free
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Homestead National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Indian Cave State Park State Park Free
Kaw River State Park State Park Free
Perry State Park State Park Free
Tuttle Creek State Parks State Park Free
Waubonsie State Park State Park Free

Museums in Seneca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
LILLIS COMMUNITY CENTERHISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEMAHA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION7853366366
PONY EXPRESS PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
VERMILLION COMMUNITYHISTORIC PRESERVATION102 MAIN STREET

Libraries in Seneca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
SENECA FREE LIBRARY606 MAIN STREET0.023,946
CENTRALIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY520 4TH STREET0.09,433
BERN COMMUNITY LIBRARY405 MAIN ST0.02,523
VERMILLION PUBLIC LIBRARY102 MAIN0.02,051
AXTELL PUBLIC LIBRARY401 MAPLE0.01,855
CORNING CITY LIBRARY6221 5TH ST.0.01,353

Farmers Markets in Seneca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Seneca Farmers Market11th & Elk St.

Hotels in Seneca

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Settle Inn & Suites

Restaurants in Seneca

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

China
El Canelo Mexican Restaurant
Log Cabin Cafe
Lori's Cafe
Pizza Palace
Spanky's
Willows Restaurant & Bar

Cinemas in Seneca

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seneca Twin

Gas Stations in Seneca

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Casey's General Store

Banks in Seneca

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Heritage Bank

Golf Courses in Seneca

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seneca Golf Club

Nursing Homes in Seneca

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SENECA
512 COMMUNITY DR
For profit - Corporation 63 42 5/5 3/5 5/5 7853363528
CRESTVIEW NURSING & RESIDENTIAL LIVING
808 N 8TH STREET
For profit - Corporation 44 28 4/5 4/5 5/5 7853362156

Pharmacies in Seneca

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
MEDICAL ARTS HEALTH MART PHARMACY 701 MAIN STREET 785-336-6146
PAMIDA - 651 1710 NORTH STREET 785-336-2145

EV Charging Stations in Seneca

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Altenhofen Inn & Suites - Tesla Destination1615 North StTesla Destination4J1772 TESLApublic
Rick Honeyman Ford208 North StreetBlink Network1J1772public

Cell Towers in Seneca

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
8.0 KM SOUTHWESTTOWER134
2 MILES ESE OFTOWER127

Fire Stations in Seneca

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Seneca Volunteer Fire Department531 Main STVolunteer783-336-2747

Bridges in Seneca

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19962114,020G
CulvertConcrete1957282,080G
CulvertConcrete1953252,080G
SlabConcrete continuous20141822,080G
SlabConcrete continuous20011831,500G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous19872031,230G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2023100895G
SlabConcrete continuous1994163375G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199340100F
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete continuous197511880F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20188080G
SlabConcrete continuous200613580G
SlabConcrete continuous199920480G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20085472F
CulvertConcrete19352172P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous194615667F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19883067F
SlabConcrete continuous199615260G
SlabConcrete continuous200918653G
SlabConcrete continuous200118430G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20215030G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19917220G
SlabConcrete continuous198411810P
SlabConcrete continuous198513210F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20034010G
Truss (Thru)Steel19106510F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel201315810G
SlabConcrete continuous198512410F
SlabConcrete continuous198412410G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19402810F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19944010F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19953010P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20085010G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19875010F

Correctional Facilities in Seneca

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
NEMAHA COUNTY JAIL212 NORTH 6TH STREETCOUNTY-99934OPEN

Airports Near Seneca

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Manhattan Regional AirportMHKMedium Airport
Beatrice Municipal AirportBIESmall Airport
Bent Nail Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Bernadt AirportSmall Airport
Blackhawk AirportSmall Airport
Brenner FieldSmall Airport
Buena Terra AirparkSmall Airport
Charles E Grutzmacher Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Davis AirfieldSmall Airport
Deep Creek AirportSmall Airport
Eickhoff StripSmall Airport
Ensor FieldSmall Airport
Farington FieldSmall Airport
Flying H AirportSmall Airport
Fort Riley LRS (Division Consolidated UAS Site)Small Airport
Garst AirportSmall Airport
Get Away RunwaySmall Airport
Gould Peterson Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Hall AirportSmall Airport
Hammond AirportSmall Airport
Heinen AirportSmall Airport
Hiawatha Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Horton Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Hunninghake Aerial AirportSmall Airport
JMJ Landing AirportSmall Airport
Korver AirportSmall Airport
Laflin Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Leo's Place AirportSmall Airport
Lonesome Sky AirportSmall Airport
Marysville Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Moore Short Field LandingSmall Airport
N & N AirportSmall Airport
Patterson Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Pawnee City Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Ronnebaum AirfieldSmall Airport
Sabetha Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Seneca Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Smith AirportSmall Airport
Sommers AirportSmall Airport
St. Joseph's Landing AirportSmall Airport
Sunshine Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Tecumseh Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Thomas AirportSmall Airport
Thomsen AirportSmall Airport
Tracy AirportSmall Airport
Wamego Municipal AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Seneca

4 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Kansas Highway Patrol Troop B - Nemaha
Nemaha County Sheriff's Department212 North 6th Street
Nemaha County Sheriff's Department Jail
Seneca Police Department

Grocery Stores in Seneca

3 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Casey's General Store 3575Convenience Store1106 North St
Dollar General 10999Other1401 Branch St
Rays Apple Market 443Supermarket302 Castle St

DOL Wage Violations in Seneca

4 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $168,311 in back wages owed to 208 employees.

4
Violations
$168,311
Back Wages Owed
208
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
J-SIX ENTERPRISES SIGNIFICANT 66538 Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing 1 $142,723 $978 146
Summit Producers Company 66538 1 $16,072 $1,607 10
Jeneration Foods, LLC 66538 1 $8,474 $1,059 8
Nemaha County Training Center, Inc. 66538 3 $1,041 $24 44

Churches & Religious Organizations in Seneca

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
KELLY HERITAGE FUND INC1366 120TH RD

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seneca

What is the population of Seneca?

Seneca has a population of 2,139 residents and is located in Kansas. The population density is 1,195 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.8% female and 53.2% male.

Is Seneca expensive to live in?

Seneca is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.1 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $70,221, 7% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $217,000 (23% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $607 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Seneca safe?

Seneca is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 340 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,361 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Seneca receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Seneca?

Seneca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in Seneca?

The job market in Seneca is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $983. There are 434 business establishments in the area, including 22 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 10 minutes, and 2.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Seneca?

The median home value in Seneca is $217,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $258,094. For renters, the median monthly rent is $607. Fair market rent is $753 for a 1-bedroom and $947 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 78.3%. The average annual property tax is $3,889.

How are the schools in Seneca?

Schools in Seneca perform well, with an average test score of 7.2 out of 10 / above the national benchmark. 24.5% of adults in Seneca hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. 8.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Seneca?

The obesity rate in Seneca is 39.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.0% of adults are smokers. 24.4% are physically inactive. 21.8% of residents report depression. 8.8% lack health insurance. 64.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:786.

What is transportation like in Seneca?

The average commute in Seneca is 10 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 83% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Seneca?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca is 97.7% White. 97.9% of residents speak only English at home. 9.4% of the population are military veterans. 18.6% of residents have a disability. 95.4% have health insurance coverage.

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