What are the schools like in Seymour, IN?

Seymour is served primarily by Seymour Community Schools. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Seymour?

The median household income in Seymour, IN is $57,347 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Seymour, IN?

Seymour has an average high temperature of 37.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Seymour, IN affordable or expensive?

Seymour's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Seymour is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $140,200 and the median rent is $905 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Seymour, IN?

Seymour has a violent crime rate of 46.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1563.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Seymour, IN a Good Place to Live?

Seymour is a small city of 21,373 in Indiana, with a median household income of $57,347 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Seymour stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Seymour is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Seymour 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: 93.7

Seymour's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Seymour costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Seymour, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$140,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$905	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,347	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Seymour's violent crime rate is 46.1 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

46.1 /100k

Property Crime

1563.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Seymour is served primarily by Seymour Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Seymour, IN	National Avg
School District	Seymour Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Seymour sees average highs of 37.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation and 8.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Seymour, IN
Average High — January	37.5°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	49.6"
Annual Snowfall	8.0"

Demographics

Metric	Seymour, IN	National Avg
Population	21,373	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.2%	18.9%
Asian	3.3%	6.3%
Under 18	27.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Seymour

Seymour, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47274

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seymour, IN affordable or expensive?

Seymour's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Seymour roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $140,200 and median rent is $905/month.

What is the crime rate in Seymour, IN?

Seymour's violent crime rate is 46.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1563.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Seymour?

Public schools in Seymour are operated by Seymour Community Schools. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Seymour, IN a good place to live?

Seymour, IN has a population of 21,373, a median household income of $57,347, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. 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 Seymour?

Seymour averages 37.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches with about 8.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Seymour?

Seymour, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47274.

What is the population of Seymour?

The population of Seymour, Indiana is 21,373 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Seymour?

Key numbers for living in Seymour: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $140,200, median household income $57,347, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Seymour side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.