At a Glance
Median Income
$51,522
$30,981 per capita
Home Value
$91,700
Zillow: $193,784
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
15.5% smoking rate
How Seward Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seward a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seward residents earn a median household income of $51,522 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,981. 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 174 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seward is $91,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,784. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
0.0% of adults in Seward hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seward has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population88
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density338/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,522
Per Capita$30,981
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$289M
Avg Weekly Wage$846
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,700
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$193,784
Housing Units54
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,057/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,912 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Seward was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Pratt Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.