Seneca, Kansas

Population 1,898

Seneca is located in Nemaha County, KS. The population is 1,898, making Seneca the largest city in Nemaha County.

There are 2 public schools in Seneca with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Seneca is low , and there are 11 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Seneca is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Seneca property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Seneca include Richmond Township, Mitchell Township and Baileyville.

Seneca Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 8.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 74%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.3%

Crime Rate

31.35% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 340
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 97
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

76.63% Higher than national avg.
  • 11 offenders in Seneca
  • 57.96 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

31 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 27

Unemployment

Low 2.2%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Seneca, KS and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Seneca's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
1 Private School

Sts Peter & Paul School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

11 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Seneca, KS

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12 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Seneca, KS issued 12 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Seneca, KS issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $493
  • 1 Bedroom: $578
  • 2 Bedrooms: $742
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,015
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,027

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Environmental Hazards

31 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Seneca, KS has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Seneca, KS is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.58 Average
    Seneca, KS is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.8°
  • February 29.32°
  • March 44.3°
  • April 53.28°
  • May 64.51°
  • June 74.1°
  • July 78.15°
  • August 74.72°
  • September 65.58°
  • October 54.58°
  • November 42.92°
  • December 31.1°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Seneca, KS

Earthquakes
Seneca, KS has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Seneca, KS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Seneca, KS has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Seneca, KS has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Seneca, KS: $38,438

Unemployment

Unemployment in Seneca is 2.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.29%
White Collar - 48.71%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Sam Brownback
  • Sen. Jerry Moran
  • Sen. Pat Roberts

City Representatives

  • Lynn Jenkins

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

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