Seneca, MO

Missouri

Seneca is a small town in Missouri with a population of 1,938. Residents earn $49,821 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

1,938 Population 757/sq mi density

$49,821 Median Income $22,040 per capita

$112,300 Home Value $214,920 Zillow

$886 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$49,821 median income, 0.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$112,300 home value, $886/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $49,821

34% lower than US avg

Home Value $112,300

60% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 0/100K

100% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 10.1%

70% lower than US avg

Median Rent $886

24% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.9%

27% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.1%

97% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 12.4%

0% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,938

Median Age35.7 yrs

Density757/mi²

Male / Female54% / 46%

Largest GroupWhite 75%

Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+

Median Income$49,821

Per Capita$22,040

Unemployment0.1%

Poverty12.4%

Commute23 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$112,300

Rent$886

Ownership61.3%

Zillow$214,920

Housing Units822

Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

C+

Violent0/100K

Property2,132/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault0/100K

Burglary334/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%

Uninsured10.4%

Smoking21.2%

Depression28.0%

Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain44.7 in/yr

Sunny Days255/yr

Elevation860 ft (262 m)

Education

Bachelor's+10.1%

High School+90.3%

Graduate+2.6%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute23 min

Broadband79.0%

EV Stations5

Is Seneca a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Seneca receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, 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 $49,821, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.1%. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Seneca is $112,300, 60% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $886 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Seneca is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,132 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Seneca enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 255 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Seneca has a population of 1,938 with a density of 757 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age is 35.7 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.4% female and 53.6% male. The city is predominantly White (74.9%), with 9.2% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.1% of residents, while 8.9% speak Spanish. 10.1% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 24.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 87.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,938

Total Population

757

People / sq mi

35.7yrs

Median Age

8% below US avg

2.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%

Female 46.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Seneca vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.1%

16% above US avg

Spanish 8.9%

34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Seneca vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seneca is $49,821, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,040 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 0.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 5.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Seneca vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$49,821
	34% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$22,040

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.1%
	97% below US avg
Poverty Rate	12.4%
	0% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	23.0 min
Drive Alone	76.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Seneca is $112,300, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $214,920, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 0% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $886 (24% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. 61.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 822 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1970. 30.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$112,300
	60% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$214,920
Median List Price	$229,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$229,900
$/Sq Ft	$121
Homes Sold	3
Sale-to-List Ratio	0.0%
Price Drops	25.0%
Inventory	12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$886
	24% below US avg
Rent Burden	30.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	61.3%
Owner-Occupied	61.3%
Renter-Occupied	38.7%
Housing Units	822
Median Year Built	1970

Property Tax

In Seneca, 40.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.6% of residents. 34.9% have high blood pressure. 21.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.5% report binge drinking. 32.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 28.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.3% experience frequent mental distress. 10.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.9%
	27% above US avg
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart Disease	6.6%
High Blood Pressure	34.9%
Asthma	11.7%
COPD	9.2%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	21.2%
	51% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.5%
Physical Inactivity	32.3%
Depression	28.0%
Mental Distress	21.3%
Physical Distress	16.2%
Short Sleep	40.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	87.1%
Uninsured	10.4%
	21% above US avg
Checkup Rate	76.0%
Dental Visits	54.9%

Food & Exercise

Seneca has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 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 2,132 per 100,000, 9% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,589, burglary at 334, vehicle theft at 209 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Seneca receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,132.1/100K
	9% above US avg
Burglary	334.5/100K
Theft	1,588.6/100K
Vehicle Theft	209.0/100K
Arson	41.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Traffic Accidents	14
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	C+
Safety Score	2.5 / 5.0

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Seneca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.1°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	860 ft (262 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density	757/sq mi
Coordinates	36.8397°N, 94.6092°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Miami Regional (MIO) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"

18% above US avg

Snowfall 1.8"

Wettest Month (Sep) 5.16"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 23, 2024	9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma	M2.8	92 km
Jan 14, 2016	7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma	M2.7	110 km
Apr 3, 2016	Arkansas-Oklahoma border region	M2.7	134 km
Sep 3, 2015	6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma	M2.6	128 km
May 21, 2010	2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas	M2.6	61 km
Apr 29, 2010	3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas	M2.5	62 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

707 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 230 fatalities, 2,235 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 22, 2011	EF5	24 km	158
May 10, 2008	EF4	50 km	21
May 4, 2003	EF4	78 km	4
Apr 24, 1975	EF4	3 km	3
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	57 km	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	33 km	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	60 km	0
Mar 30, 2022	EF3	90 km	0
May 22, 2019	EF3	30 km	0
May 22, 2019	EF3	62 km	3
May 22, 2011	EF3	47 km	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	94 km	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	74 km	1
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	93 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	68 km	0
Apr 21, 2005	EF3	92 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	82 km	5
May 4, 2003	EF3	38 km	7
May 4, 2003	EF3	40 km	5
Apr 19, 2000	EF3	94 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TELAMAY HOLLOW (5,686 ac, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2009	TELAMAY HOLLOW	5,686	93 km
2009	SAWMILL HOLLOW	5,166	90 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,546	84 km
2004	UNNAMED	4,424	79 km
1995	F128	4,210	91 km
2024	NATURE FIRE	3,744	91 km
1986	UNNAMED	3,427	9 km
2007	UNNAMED	3,160	63 km
2016	RXBURN	2,951	80 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,918	84 km
2021	BRUSH CREEK	2,814	53 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,661	63 km
2020	TWIN PEAKS	2,578	79 km
2023	RX TWIN PEAKS	2,560	79 km
2002	ROUNDTPCOX	2,248	66 km
2017	CHEWI PROCTOR	2,176	93 km
2021	EAST FORK	2,134	85 km
2021	BIG CREEK	2,123	62 km
1992	UNNAMED	1,996	64 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,992	64 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in
March	48°F (9°C)	3.8 in
April	57°F (14°C)	4.2 in
May	65°F (19°C)	5.1 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.9 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.7 in
September	70°F (21°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
October	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in
November	47°F (8°C)	4.1 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.8 in

Seneca has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.8").

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10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 79.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 5 EV charging stations. 76.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Safety & Disasters

Traffic Accidents	14
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	10.1%
	70% below US avg
High School+	90.3%
Graduate Degree+	2.6%
School Test Score	5.51

D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density	757/sq mi
Total Area	2.6 sq mi

Services

Broadband Access	79.0%
EV Charging Stations	5
Alt Fuel Stations	6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	23.0 min
Drive Alone	76.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.9%

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)	$227 ($136–$363)
Specialist Visit	$318 ($182–$499)
Urgent Care Visit	$182 ($91–$318)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,998 ($726–$4,540)
Dental Cleaning	$118 ($68–$182)
Dental Filling	$227 ($136–$363)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$41 ($23–$68)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$68 ($45–$109)
Brake Pad Replacement	$272 ($136–$454)
Tire Rotation	$36 ($18–$68)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$545 ($363–$908)
Battery Replacement	$182 ($91–$318)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$91 ($54–$136)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$82 ($45–$127)
HVAC Repair	$363 ($136–$726)
HVAC System Install	$6,356 ($3,632–$10,896)
Roof Repair	$908 ($363–$1,816)
Roof Replacement	$8,172 ($4,994–$13,620)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,362 ($454–$3,178)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,620 ($4,540–$27,240)
DUI Defense	$4,540 ($1,816–$9,080)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,362 ($726–$2,724)
Will Preparation	$454 ($182–$908)
Trust Preparation	$2,270 ($908–$4,540)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$41)
Women's Haircut	$50 ($27–$91)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$136 ($68–$227)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$41)
Pedicure	$36 ($23–$59)
Massage (1 Hour)	$73 ($45–$118)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.72 ($2.72–$4.99)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.18 ($2.27–$4.54)
Loaf of Bread	$3.45 ($2.27–$4.99)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.09 ($2.72–$5.90)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.99 ($3.63–$6.81)
Rice (per lb)	$0.91 ($0.54–$1.63)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$127 ($73–$227)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$64 ($27–$136)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$64 ($36–$109)
Internet (Monthly)	$64 ($36–$91)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$59 ($27–$91)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$77 ($45–$136)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$182 ($68–$454)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,816 ($1,090–$3,178)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$64 ($27–$118)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.26–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$91 ($27–$227)
Driver's License Renewal	$27 ($14–$68)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,090 ($545–$2,270)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$908 ($454–$1,816)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$363 ($182–$636)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$45 ($23–$91)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$908 ($363–$2,270)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,350 ($4,540–$27,240)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$54 ($27–$91)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$91 ($45–$182)
Dog Grooming	$54 ($27–$91)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$36 ($18–$68)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$272 ($136–$454)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$182 ($91–$363)

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Schools in Seneca

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
SENECA HIGH	High	488	35	13.9:1
SENECA ELEM.	Elementary	441	29	15.2:1
SENECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Middle	327	23	14.2:1
SENECA JUNIOR HIGH	Middle	200	20	10.0:1
SENECA EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL	—	79	6	13.2:1

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Radio Stations near Seneca

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
KOBV Bentonville Community Radio	eclectic, vinyl	MP3 128 kbps

National Parks Near Seneca

21 national parks and monuments found near Seneca.

Park	Type	Fee
Bernice State Park	State Park	Free
Big Sugar Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Cherokee State Park	State Park	Free
Crawford Fishing Lake Number One	State Park	Free
Crawford State Park	State Park	Free
Crawford State Park Lake	State Park	Free
Disney State Park	State Park	Free
George Washington Carver National Monument	National Monument	Free
Hobbs State Park / Conservation Management Area	State Park	Free
Honey Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Natural Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Pea Ridge National Military Park	National Military Park	Free
Prairie State Park	State Park	Free
Roaring River State Park	State Park	Free
Sequoyah Bay State Park	State Park	Free
Snowdale State Park	State Park	Free
State Parkavinaw State Park	State Park	Free
Stockton State Park	State Park	Free
Twin Bridges State Park	State Park	Free
Western Hills Guest Ranch/sequoya Sp State Resort	State Park	Free
Withrow Springs State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Seneca

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	2,369	$35,602
2015	2,357	$35,783
2017	2,376	$35,519
2019	2,388	$37,117
2021	2,258	$38,780
2023	2,302	$49,821

Museums in Seneca

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
SPIVA ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM		4176230183	$462,086
JOPLIN HISTORICAL AND MINERAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	504 S SCHIFFERDECKER AVE	4176231180	$310,096
BAXTER SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6208562385	$19,842
FREEDOM OF FLIGHT MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM
GALENA MINING AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6207832192
JOPLIN MUSEUM COMPLEX	GENERAL MUSEUM		4176231180
LONGWELL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4174513223
MUSEUM OF THE WYANDOTTE NATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
NEWTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SCHERMERHORN PARK & SOUTHEAST KANSAS NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		6207835207
SHOAL CREEK HERITAGE PRESERVATION	HISTORY MUSEUM

Libraries in Seneca

Name	Address	Annual Visits
JOPLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY	300 S MAIN ST	327,471
NEOSHO/NEWTON COUNTY LIBRARY	201 W SPRING ST	105,387
JOHNSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	210 W. 10TH ST.	10,113
GALENA PUBLIC LIBRARY	315 W. 7TH STREET	6,943

Farmers Markets in Seneca

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
B2B (Back to Basics) Farmers' Maket - Pineville	600 Main Street	05/05/2015 to 10/27/2015	Tue: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
B2B (Back to Basics) Farmers' Market	Business 71	May to October	Sat:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
B2B Farmers' Market- Thursdays	Hwy. 59 North	05/01/2014 to 10/29/2014	Thu: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Empire Market	931 E 4th St	01/01/2019 to 12/31/2019	Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Fairland Farmers Market	50 N. Pine St.	05/12/2018 to	Sat: 8:00 AM-11:00 AM;
Freeman Health System, West - Farmers Market	1102 W 32nd Street	05/10/2017 to 10/11/2017	Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;
Joplin Farmers' Market	212 West 8th Street		Wed: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Neosho Farmers Market	Spring & Jefferson St	05/02/2020 to 10/03/2020	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Quapaw Farmers Market	326 N Main St	05/17/2019 to 10/04/2019	Fri: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM;

Hotels in Seneca

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indigo Sky Hotel

Breweries in Seneca

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Cobblestone Bar & Grill	Barbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Gas & Electric Grills, Restaurants, Tavern (Drink	7481 County Road 415	9062933430
Midwest Wholesale Flooring	Ceramic Tile Contractors, Beverage Manufacturers, carpets & floor coverings, home and garden, Berber	912 S Black Cat Rd	4177811008, 4176250710	Visit

Nursing Homes in Seneca

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
SENECA HOUSE 914 CHICKESAW STREET	For profit - Corporation	80	64	4/5	—	3/5	3/5	4177768041

Pharmacies in Seneca

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
PRATER'S PHARMACY	1711 CHEROKEE AVENUE	417-776-8701

Cell Towers in Seneca

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
13348 STATE ROUTE 43 (66662)	GTOWER	108
MULBERRY ROAD (9486)	GTOWER	99
61706 East 280	TOWER	98
(Galena) SE 120th St. & E. Barton Rd.	TOWER	61
(Baxter Springs #2) 349 West 19th Street	TOWER	61
OFF ROUTE CC (9490)	MTOWER	59
7649 South East 30th Street	TOWER	52

Fire Stations in Seneca

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Seneca Area Fire Protection District	12010 HWY CC	Volunteer			417-776-8050
Seneca Fire Department	517 Oneida ST	Volunteer			417-776-3294

Bridges in Seneca

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Slab	Concrete continuous	1986	77	13,862	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1966	30	8,046	G
Culvert	Concrete	2012	60	7,710	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1964	42	6,597	F
Culvert	Concrete	1940	31	4,200	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2015	151	4,200	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1933	22	2,010	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1941	23	2,010	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1989	94	2,010	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2011	95	2,010	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2001	101	1,455	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1983	33	1,219	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2020	41	1,219	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1994	47	905	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	2017	94	817	G
Slab	Concrete	1926	67	600	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2006	62	500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2008	61	350	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2004	72	300	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2011	92	289	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2001	52	200	G
Culvert	Concrete	1981	51	200	F
Culvert	Concrete	2018	62	100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2009	41	100	F
Culvert	Concrete	2018	67	100	G
Culvert	Steel	2020	69	100	G
Culvert	Concrete	2021	60	100	P
Culvert	Concrete	2018	50	100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1940	61	100	P
Slab	Concrete	1938	24	100	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2011	51	100	G
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1920	49	100	F
Slab	Concrete	1925	49	100	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1950	22	100	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1995	73	80	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2001	50	70	G
Culvert	Concrete	2020	27	20	G

Airports Near Seneca

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Joplin Regional Airport	JLN	Medium Airport
Northwest Arkansas National Airport	XNA	Medium Airport
7Up Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
ArkMo Airport	—	Small Airport
Ashmore Field	—	Small Airport
Atkinson Municipal Airport	PTS	Small Airport
B and S Farms Airfield	—	Small Airport
B S Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Banks Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Barlet's Base Airport	—	Small Airport
Baugh Flight Park Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field	—	Small Airport
Blue Sky Airport	—	Small Airport
Cal Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Cassville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Cherokee Strip	—	Small Airport
Circle S Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Clemens Airport	—	Small Airport
Cook Airport	—	Small Airport
Cooper Flying Service Airport	—	Small Airport
Coose Field	—	Small Airport
Crystal Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Diamond C Airport	—	Small Airport
Diamond H Airport	—	Small Airport
Disney Airport	—	Small Airport
Elder Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Five Mile Airport	—	Small Airport
Galichia Airport	—	Small Airport
Grand Isle Airport	—	Small Airport
Grand Lake Regional Airport	NRI	Small Airport
Grandcraft Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Gravette Field	—	Small Airport
Green Country Airpark	—	Small Airport
Grove Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Harrison Airport	—	Small Airport
Hoffius International Airport	—	Small Airport
Ingram Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Jta Asbell Field	—	Small Airport
Kingsley Airfield	—	Small Airport
Kingsley Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Lamar Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Lewis North Airport	—	Small Airport
Longs Airport North Airport	—	Small Airport
Lost Bridge Village Airport	—	Small Airport
Lucky Weasel Airport	—	Small Airport
Lynch Field	—	Small Airport
McGuire Airfield	—	Small Airport
Miami Municipal Airport	MIO	Small Airport
Mid America Industrial Airport	—	Small Airport
Monett Regional Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Seneca

5 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Baxter Springs Police Department
City of Duquesne Police Department
Duquesne Police Dept / City Hall
Galena Police Department
Quapaw Nation Marshal Service	58150 East 66 Road

Grocery Stores in Seneca

5 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Big Daddy's C Store 1	Convenience Store	1817 Washington Ave
Dollar General 20179	Other	12023 Highway K
Dollar General 23303	Other	17451 Highway y
Dollar General 7811	Other	1705 Cherokee Ave
G & W Foods 2725	Supermarket	1605 Cherokee Ave

Treatment Centers in Seneca

12 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
BHG Joplin Treatment Center - VCPHCS XV LLC	Substance Abuse	417-782-7966
Family Self Help Center Inc - DBA Lafayette House/CSTAR	Substance Abuse	417-782-1772
Family Self Help Center Inc - Lafayette House	Substance Abuse	417-451-6106
Freeman Health Sys/Freeman East - Behavioral Health Services	Both	417-347-5209
Ozark Center - DBA Hope Spring	Mental Health	417-347-7600
Ozark Center - Neosho Clinic	Mental Health	417-347-7835
Ozark Center - New Directions	Substance Abuse	417-347-7730
Ozark Center - Wills Place	Mental Health	417-347-7580
Ozark Center/Community Care Program - Adult Community Services	Both	417-347-7630
Ozark Center/New Directions - Detox/Residential Unit	Substance Abuse	417-347-7700
Ozark Center/New Directions - Neosho Office	Substance Abuse	417-347-7840
Quapaw Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	918-542-1786

DOL Wage Violations in Seneca

2 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $4,049 in back wages owed to 10 employees.

Violations

$4,049

Back Wages Owed

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
Dairy Queen	—	Berkshire Hathaway Inc	64865	—	1	$2,744	$305	9
General Construction Services SW	—	—	64865	—	1	$1,305	$1,305	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Seneca

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ASSEMBLY OF GOD	PO BOX 440
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH SENECA	12727 BETHEL RD
DELIVERANCE FAITH CHURCH INC	PO BOX 165
EVERY TRIBE AND EVERY TONGUE	2169 HIGHWAY U
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SENECA MO INC	PO BOX 465
FROM THE BATTLEFIELD	4732 JUTE RD
FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF SENECA	PO BOX 542
HART BAPTIST CHURCH	25 HART RD
REVIVE RANCH INC	3565 FIVE MILE RD
SENECA CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC	PO BOX 527
SENECA CHURCH OF CHRIST	PO BOX 611
SWARS PRAIRIE BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 562
WARRENS BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH	9166 ANTELOPE RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Seneca

What is the population of Seneca?

Seneca has a population of 1,938 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 757 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.4% female and 53.6% male.

Is Seneca expensive to live in?

Seneca is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $49,821, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,300 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $886 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Seneca safe?

Seneca is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,132 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Seneca receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Seneca?

Seneca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches, with 1.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Seneca?

The job market in Seneca is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 5.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Seneca?

The median home value in Seneca is $112,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $214,920. For renters, the median monthly rent is $886. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 61.3%.

How are the schools in Seneca?

Schools in Seneca score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 10.1% of adults in Seneca hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Seneca?

The obesity rate in Seneca is 40.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 21.2% of adults are smokers. 32.3% are physically inactive. 28.0% of residents report depression. 10.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate).

What is transportation like in Seneca?

The average commute in Seneca is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 76.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Seneca?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca is 74.9% White, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino. 91.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.9% speak Spanish. 10.1% of the population are military veterans. 24.5% of residents have a disability. 87.1% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Loma Linda, MO 1,070 pop · 10.5 mi Goodman, MO 1,081 pop · 13.1 mi Neosho, MO 12,857 pop · 13.5 mi Baxter Springs, KS 3,863 pop · 14.3 mi Fairland, OK 1,234 pop · 14.5 mi Miami, OK 12,960 pop · 14.8 mi Commerce, OK 2,259 pop · 15.4 mi Anderson, MO 2,415 pop · 16.0 mi Galena, KS 2,752 pop · 16.3 mi Copeland, OK 1,405 pop · 17.1 mi Joplin, MO 52,218 pop · 17.7 mi Duquesne, MO 2,216 pop · 18.3 mi Duenweg, MO 1,707 pop · 20.0 mi Grove, OK 7,101 pop · 20.2 mi

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