At a Glance
Median Income
$50,000
$23,103 per capita
Home Value
$68,400
Zillow: $124,243
Median Rent
$660/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seward residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,103. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,921 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seward is $68,400 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,243. Median rent is $660/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
5.7% of adults in Seward hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seward has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population351
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density1,755/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$23,103
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$4,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,400
Rent$660
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$124,243
Housing Units188
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,212/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,120 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Seward was founded in 1904.
The median home in Seward was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.