Seneca, Wisconsin
Among the top 11% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 57% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 19% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 13% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 3% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 89% of US places
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 19% for broadband access
- bottom 4% for air quality
Limited data for Seneca — the figures below are what we have. See Crawford County for a fuller picture.
Seneca is a small community in Wisconsin with about 302 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for getting around. Standout strengths include sales tax, broadband access, and cost of living. It rates lower on walkability and air quality.
- The median home value in Seneca is $119k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Seneca is $42k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Seneca has a violent crime rate of 823/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in Seneca average around 73°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.9 in1.3 in
humid 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$42k15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 77% of US places
Home Value$119k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Owner Costs$86better than 74% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.85%better than 13% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.72%better than 18% of US places
Unemployment4.1%better than 48% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.7 in37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall37.8 inbetter than 24% of US places
Sunny Days216 daysbetter than 32% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 59% of US places
Comfortable Days79 daysbetter than 42% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk81.4better than 24% of US places
Air Quality56 AQIbetter than 4% of US places
School Quality74.2better than 71% of US places
Violent Crime823/100kbetter than 45% of US places
Property Crime2132/100kbetter than 17% of US places
Community
Population30227th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.533rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.006th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0464th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)99.3%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.7%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.0%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability4.7/20better than 10% of US places
Airport Distance156 mibetter than 16% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.5%better than 81% of US places
Amenities Nearby165.56better than 66% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 71% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Seneca an affordable place to live?
- Seneca is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 77% of comparable areas. Median rent is not available.
- Is Seneca safe?
- Seneca is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 823/100k (better than 45%). Property crime is 2132/100k.
- What is the weather like in Seneca?
- Seneca averages 73°F in July and 19°F in January, with 37.7 in of annual precipitation and about 216 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Seneca?
- Public-school quality in Seneca is above average, scoring better than 71% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.