At a Glance
Median Income
$63,388
$28,754 per capita
Home Value
$153,300
Zillow: $227,953
Median Rent
$954/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
206/100K
4,353/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $63,388 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,754. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seymour is $153,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,953. Median rent is $954/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Seymour reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,353/100K. The murder rate is 10.0/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Seymour hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seymour has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population21,536
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,622/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,388
Per Capita$28,754
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$960M
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,300
Rent$954
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$227,953
Housing Units9,060
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent206/100K
Property4,353/100K
Murder10.0/100K
Assault135/100K
Burglary416/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation581 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Seymour was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.