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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 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. 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.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density757/sq mi
Coordinates36.8397°N, 94.6092°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMiami 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 Median41.0
RatingGood

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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