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Seymour, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Wayne County County
Seymour, IA
At a Glance
How Seymour Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seymour's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Seymour a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Seymour residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,589. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seymour is $78,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,765. Median rent is $544/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Seymour reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,144/100K.
Education
13.4% of adults in Seymour hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seymour has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.