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Seymour, MO


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Seymour, Missouri

Seymour, Missouri, in Webster county, is 29 miles E of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 167 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Springfield metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Seymour is home to some 1,834 residents.

The People and Families of Seymour

In Seymour, about 55% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Seymour had a median family income of $30,048.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($211) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Seymour. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Seymour Housing

According to the 2000 census, 69% of the housing in Seymour was owner-occupied. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Seymour, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Seymour Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Seymour, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens77
Racial Diversity55
Male Share of the Population46
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty33
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime33
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