At a Glance
Median Income
$45,000
$26,589 per capita
Home Value
$78,600
Zillow: $144,386
Median Rent
$544/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
20.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seymour a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 0.8% (78% 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 $144,386. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population558
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$26,589
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$316M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,600
Rent$544
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$144,386
Housing Units330
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,502/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation1,075 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute28 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Seymour was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.