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Seneca, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Nemaha County County
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
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
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. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nemaha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.2 / 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)
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").