What are the schools like in Seaton, IL?

School district data for Seaton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Seaton?

The median household income in Seaton, IL is $59,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.6%.

What is the weather like in Seaton, IL?

Seaton has an average high temperature of 31.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.8 inches.

Seaton, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Seaton, IL affordable or expensive?

Seaton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Seaton is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $85,000 and the median rent is $625 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Seaton, IL?

Crime rate data for Seaton is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Seaton, IL a Good Place to Live?

Seaton is a small town of 274 in Illinois, with a median household income of $59,375 and a 11.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Seaton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Seaton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Seaton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.3

Seaton's overall cost of living index is 89.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Seaton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Seaton, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$85,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$625	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Seaton is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Seaton, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Seaton sees average highs of 31.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Seaton, IL
Average High — January	31.0°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	39.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.8"

Demographics

Metric	Seaton, IL	National Avg
Population	274	—
Median Age	29.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Little York, IL 7 mi Keithsburg, IL 7 mi Aledo, IL 7 mi Joy, IL 8 mi Millersburg, IL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Seaton

Seaton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61476

Seaton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seaton, IL affordable or expensive?

Seaton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Seaton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $85,000 and median rent is $625/month.

What is the crime rate in Seaton, IL?

Crime data for Seaton is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Seaton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Seaton, IL a good place to live?

Seaton, IL has a population of 274, a median household income of $59,375, and an unemployment rate of 11.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Seaton?

Seaton averages 31.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches with about 21.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Seaton?

Seaton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61476.

What is the population of Seaton?

The population of Seaton, Illinois is 274 with a median age of 29.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Seaton?

Key numbers for living in Seaton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $85,000, median household income $59,375. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Seaton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.