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Seneca, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

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
B
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
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Seneca, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,821
34% below
$22,040 per capita
Home Value
$112,300
60% below
Zillow: $214,920
Median Rent
$886/mo
24% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,132/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
97% below
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
255 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
40%
Rent
76%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
3%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Seneca a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Seneca residents earn a median household income of $49,821 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,040. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Seneca is $112,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,920. Median rent is $886/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Seneca reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,132/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Seneca hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Seneca has 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. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,938
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density757/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,821
Per Capita$22,040
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty12.4%

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%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days255/yr
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation860 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.0%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Seneca was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (16 miles).
24.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.