Very AffordableVery SafeAdams County Ohio Valley Local
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Seaman is a small town of 1,142 in Ohio, with a median household income of $40,682
and a 0.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Seaman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Seaman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Seaman 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: 89.0
Seaman's overall cost of living index is 89.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Seaman costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Seaman, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$125,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$732
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,682
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Seaman's violent crime rate is 25.3 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
25.3 /100k
Property Crime
231.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Seaman is served primarily by Adams County Ohio Valley Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Seaman, OH
National Avg
School District
Adams County Ohio Valley Local
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Seaman sees average highs of 39.5°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 46.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.2 inches of snow per year.
Seaman's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Seaman roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $125,000 and median rent is $732/month.
Seaman's violent crime rate is 25.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 231.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Seaman are operated by Adams County Ohio Valley Local.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 8.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Seaman, OH has a population of 1,142, a median household income of $40,682, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
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.
Seaman averages 39.5°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.8 inches
with about 20.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Seaman, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45679.
The population of Seaman, Ohio is 1,142 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Seaman: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $125,000, median household income $40,682, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Seaman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
