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Seneca, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Nemaha County County
Seneca, KS
At a Glance
How Seneca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seneca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Seneca a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Seneca residents earn a median household income of $70,221 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,516. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 434 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seneca is $217,000 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,094. Median rent is $607/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Seneca reports 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,361/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in Seneca hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seneca has 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. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.