At a Glance
Median Income
$36,250
$27,164 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
16.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seneca a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seneca residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,164. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Education
20.0% of adults in Seneca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seneca has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population28
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$27,164
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$39M
Avg Weekly Wage$648
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership39.1%
Zillow$119,255
Housing Units48
Rent Burden14.8%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain24.2 in/yr
Elevation2,969 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Seneca was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
39.3% of the population has a disability.