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Seneca, MO

Seneca, MO.

Population: 5,692 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Seneca, MO is $217,194 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $229,900 after a median 10.5 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$217,194

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

10.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$217,194
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+30.4%
10-year appreciation
+104.6%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$217,798
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$229,900
Median list price
$229,950
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
+9.0%
Median days on market
10.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
34
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$825/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
SENECA ELEM., SENECA HIGH, SENECA JUNIOR HIGH, SENECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, SENECA EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pools Prairie (10.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.6 in
Annual snowfall
3.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,479
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,623

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
George Washington Carver National Monument (16 mi)
National parks include
George Washington Carver National Monument, Pea Ridge National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Five Mile Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL JOPLIN, FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM - FREEMAN WEST
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+255 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
31.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,212
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
41.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,617
Average weekly wage
$1,002
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SenecaState medianUS median
Median home value$217,194$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$229,900$249,900$325,000
Median days on market11 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,212$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Seneca, MO?
$217,194.
What is the median sale price in Seneca, MO?
$229,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Seneca, MO?
Median days on market: 10.5 days.
What is typical rent in Seneca, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,028/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Seneca, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail.
Is Seneca, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Seneca, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Seneca, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Seneca, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Seneca, MO?
5 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Seneca, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Seneca, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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