The Town FilesSeymour, Iowa
City in Wayne County · population 634 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $86,800
- Household income
- $46,071
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 44.5
Seymour is a city of 634 people in Wayne County, Iowa. The median home is worth $86,800, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks better transit than 94% of Iowa towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Iowa towns.
How Seymour ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Seymour is worth $86,800, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $46,071, which is more affordable than 76% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $614 a month. 75.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Seymour | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,800 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $614 | $820 |
| Median household income | $46,071 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 75.0% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Seymour
| People | Seymour | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.3% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.4% | 88.5% |
Weather in Seymour
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 12.0°F. About 36.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.3 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Seymour since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 20, 1959 about 1.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 18, 1971.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4234: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 14, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4181: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 2,099 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,332 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Seymour itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Seymour
2 public schools with 212 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour High School | 5-12 | 124 | 11.3 |
| Seymour Elementary School | PK-4 | 88 | 9.8 |
Towns near Seymour
- Corydon, IA11.5 mi · 1,526 people · home $92,400
- Centerville, IA13.5 mi · 5,412 people · home $103,000
- Unionville, MO15.5 mi · 1,735 people · home $105,400
- Moravia, IA21.4 mi · 637 people · home $121,700
- Moulton, IA23.3 mi · 607 people · home $81,800
- Chariton, IA25.2 mi · 4,193 people · home $81,900
- Albia, IA29.0 mi · 3,721 people · home $130,300
Seymour questions
Is Seymour, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Seymour scores better for retirees than 3% of Iowa towns and quieter than 66%. 25.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.5).
How much does a house cost in Seymour?
The median owner-occupied home in Seymour is valued at $86,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,071, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $614 a month.
What is the weather like in Seymour?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 12.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.0 inches of precipitation a year and 24.3 inches of snow.
Does Seymour get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Seymour since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 20, 1959. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)