Seneca
City in Kansas, United States
Overview
Seneca, Kansas, is a tiny rural town known for its welcoming community and classic small-town Americana. With a peaceful atmosphere, historic charm, and beautiful prairie surroundings, it's an authentic slice of the Midwest.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kansas
Population
165
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.83°, -96.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
96
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,280
Local Cost
$780
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
55
English
100
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
-2.1°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-29.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
856 mm
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.