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Seymour, IA


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Seymour, Iowa

Seymour, Iowa, in Wayne county, is 68 miles S of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 134 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is home to some 810 residents.

The People and Families of Seymour

In Seymour, about 57% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Seymour.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Seymour had a median family income of $32,692. Home-based work is more common in Seymour than in most places.

Seymour Housing

According to the 2000 census, 77% of the housing in Seymour was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. In Seymour you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Seymour, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Seymour strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Top 3%trophySeymour Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Seymour, IA

Comparing Seymour to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men21
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times53
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built11
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