Seneca
City in Missouri, United States
Overview
Seneca is a charming, tiny city in southwest Missouri, known for its friendly locals, rural scenery, and historic roots near the Neosho River. With just over 160 residents, it offers a close-knit community and a taste of authentic small-town America.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Missouri
Population
165
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
36.84°, -94.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,290
Local Cost
$840
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
65
English
99
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
44.9°C
Record Low
-22.0°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1173 mm
Internet Speed
127 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EOS
Distance
20 km
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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 9 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 56/100.