Seymour, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Seymour is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 3,532. Residents earn $80,787 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,532 Population 1,503/sq mi density
$80,787 Median Income $37,007 per capita
$167,500 Home Value $292,261 Zillow
$918 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
117 Violent Crime/100K 612 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$80,787 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,500 home value, $918/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K (69% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,787
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $167,500
41% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 117/100K
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.6%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $918
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.1%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.3%
8% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

How Seymour Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,532
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,503/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,787
Per Capita$37,007
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$8,430M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$167,500
Rent$918
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$292,261

Crime

F
Violent117/100K
Property612/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault117/100K
Burglary58/100K

Health

Obesity30.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Elevation804 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+91.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute22 min
Libraries5

Is Seymour a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Seymour receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Seymour offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Seymour is $80,787, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Seymour is $167,500, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Seymour is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 117 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 612 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.

Education

23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Seymour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches, including 55.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Seymour has a population of 3,532 with a density of 1,503 people per square mile. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.2%), with 3.9% Hispanic.

Population

3,532
Total Population
1,503
People / sq mi
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Seymour vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.8%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.2%
99% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Seymour vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seymour is $80,787, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Seymour vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,787
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,007
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$83,527

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,254
County GDP$8,430M

Business (County)

Restaurants289
Healthcare422
Retail381
Manufacturing88

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,247
78% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Work from Home2.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Seymour is $167,500, 41% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $918 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $292,261.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$167,500
41% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$292,261
Median List Price$309,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$309,950
$/Sq Ft$148
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio104.3%
Price Drops22.2%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$918
21% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,247
78% above US avg
Effective Rate3.73%
In Seymour, 30.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 22.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Seymour vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.1%
6% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.6%
Physical Inactivity22.0%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Checkup Rate73.9%
Premature Death6,237/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access82.1%
Healthcare Facilities422
Seymour has a violent crime rate of 117 per 100,000 residents, 69% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 612 per 100,000 (69% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Seymour vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent116.6/100K
69% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault116.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property611.9/100K
69% below US avg
Burglary58.3/100K
Theft553.6/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Seymour has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.0 inches
13% below US avg
Snowfall55.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density1,503/sq mi
Coordinates44.8196°N, 91.4364°W
County FIPS55035
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44%
D 54.6%

Winner: Democrat by 10.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.6%
30% below US avg
High School+91.0%
School Test Score5.81
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,503/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities422
Restaurants289
Retail Stores381

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Work from Home2.9%

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