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Seneca, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Faulk County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
26 Population 62/sq mi density
$40,750 Median Income $23,423 per capita
$28,500 Home Value $150,184 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,500 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Seneca, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,750
46% below
$23,423 per capita
Home Value
$28,500
90% below
Zillow: $150,184
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 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
54%
Home Value
10%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Seneca a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Seneca residents earn a median household income of $40,750 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,423. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Seneca is $28,500 , 90% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,184. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

0.0% of adults in Seneca hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Seneca has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population26
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans26.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,750
Per Capita$23,423
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$818

Housing

A+
Home Value$28,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$150,184
Housing Units31
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,579/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,904 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 16%
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Seneca was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.