At a Glance
Median Income
$36,250
$27,164 per capita
Violent Crime
250/100K
821/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
291 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seneca a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 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.
Safety & Crime
Seneca reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 821/100K.
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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population28
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans28.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent250/100K
Property821/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain24.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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%
Broadband23.0%
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.
36.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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