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Crime in Seward summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Seward. Key points include:
There were 56 total crimes in Seward in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Seward is 730.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Seward is 78.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Seward is 652.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Seward is -65.52% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Seward Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Seward / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 56 | 730.7 | 1,847.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 78.3 | 220.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 20.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 39.1 | 154.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 50 | 652.4 | 1,626.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 26.1 | 155.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 42 | 548.0 | 1,218.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 78.3 | 252.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Seward summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Seward. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nebraska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Seward is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Seward is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Seward is $307,287.
The median income in Seward is $72,564.
Seward's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Seward Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Seward | Nebraska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 90 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Seward, NE Weather
The average high in Seward is 62.5° and the average low is 40.0°.
There are 51.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 29.0 inches of precipitation each year with 21.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Seward |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 51.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 29.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Seward Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Seward
The current population in Seward is 7,678. The population has increased 12.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,678 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 7,665 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 7,667 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 7,651 | 6.1% |
| 2020 | 7,210 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 7,176 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 7,151 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 7,124 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 7,133 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 7,109 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 7,050 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 6,998 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 6,937 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 6,868 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 6,846 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Seward
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Seward is:
93.2% White with 7,154 White residents.
0.6% African American with 43 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 57 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 5 Other residents.
1.1% Two Or More with 87 Two Or More residents.
4.3% Hispanic with 328 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Seward | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 75.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 4.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Seward
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Seward is 49.7% female with 3,813 female residents.
Seward is 50.3% male with 3,864 male residents.
| Gender | Seward | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Seward for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Seward completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Seward completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Seward completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Seward completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Seward completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Seward completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Seward completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Seward completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Seward completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Seward | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Seward, Nebraska
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2.3% of households in Seward earn Less than $10,000.
6.1% of households in Seward earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.5% of households in Seward earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.6% of households in Seward earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Seward earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.2% of households in Seward earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Seward earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.5% of households in Seward earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.9% of households in Seward earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.9% of households in Seward earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Seward | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.5% | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.6% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.2% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.5% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
