What are the schools like in Seneca, MO?

Seneca is served primarily by SENECA R-VII. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Seneca?

The median household income in Seneca, MO is $42,279 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.1%.

What is the weather like in Seneca, MO?

Seneca has an average high temperature of 46.3°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Seneca, MO affordable or expensive?

Seneca's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Seneca is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $108,000 and the median rent is $845 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Seneca, MO?

Seneca has a violent crime rate of 519.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1254.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Seneca, MO a Good Place to Live?

Seneca is a small town of 2,005 in Missouri, with a median household income of $42,279 and a 0.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Seneca stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Seneca 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: 85.6

Seneca's overall cost of living index is 85.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Seneca costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Seneca, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$108,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$845	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,279	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Seneca's violent crime rate is 519.0 per 100,000 residents — 37% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

519.0 /100k

Property Crime

1254.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Seneca is served primarily by SENECA R-VII. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Seneca, MO	National Avg
School District	SENECA R-VII	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Seneca sees average highs of 46.3°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation and 8.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Seneca, MO
Average High — January	46.3°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	51.1"
Annual Snowfall	8.1"

Demographics

Metric	Seneca, MO	National Avg
Population	2,005	—
Median Age	35.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Peoria, OK 6 mi Wyandotte, OK 7 mi Loma Linda, MO 10 mi Quapaw, OK 11 mi Neosho, MO 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Seneca

Seneca, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

64865

Seneca vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seneca, MO affordable or expensive?

Seneca's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Seneca roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $108,000 and median rent is $845/month.

What is the crime rate in Seneca, MO?

Seneca's violent crime rate is 519.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1254.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Seneca?

Public schools in Seneca are operated by SENECA R-VII. The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Seneca, MO a good place to live?

Seneca, MO has a population of 2,005, a median household income of $42,279, and an unemployment rate of 0.1%. 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 Seneca?

Seneca averages 46.3°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches with about 8.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Seneca?

Seneca, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64865.

What is the population of Seneca?

The population of Seneca, Missouri is 2,005 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Seneca?

Key numbers for living in Seneca: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $108,000, median household income $42,279, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Seneca side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.