Seymour Fair, 1907
Seymour’s story
156 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1907 and 3 maps from 1955 on.
- 1870Seymour is settled
SeymourOutagamie County, WI
A town of 3,628, settled in 1870.
Population
3,628
2025 Census estimate · +2.3% since 2020
Typical home
$303K
+4.3% in a year
Household income
$81K
median
Median age
37.3
years
Jobs based here
1,577
Balanced
TownGrade
A
#80 of 357 in WI
Is Seymour a good place to live?
Seymour gives you more for your money than most places: homes are within reach, about $303K for a typical one, or 3.5 years of the Appleton metro’s $86K median household income. It grades A overall, 80th among Wisconsin's 357 graded towns. The low prices come with trade-offs. Its schools rank behind 78% of the state's. On the plus side, the median household earns $81K. Seymour is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 75% of U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Lake Park, at 62 acres. Seymour’s January low is 9°F, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 11°F and U.S. towns at 22°F.
What makes Seymour stand out
Where Seymour beats most towns.
How Seymour grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Seymour is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 11% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →Cost of livingAOpen →Jobs & incomeA−Open →SchoolsC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.4 of 20; 1.9% of households have no car; 5.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitA−Open →HealthAurora Baycare Medical Center 11.5 miles awayBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 8% conserved landAOpen →HistoryC+Open →Civic life3.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Seymour: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Seymour, and how to reach them.
PowerWe Energies20.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSeymour WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Seymour’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCity of Seymour ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code5416554165 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Seymour.
Seymour pairs an A overall with homes cheaper than the Wisconsin norm, trades workers with Green Bay and other neighbors and has a shorter frost-free season than most of the country, though not than most of Wisconsin.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Seymour, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 89% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Seymour since 2019.
11risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2019
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsC−
Seymour earns a C− for schools
Its public schools are run by the Seymour Community School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Seymour High, with 590 students.
22%of WI districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Ledge ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 553 | C− |
| Seymour HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 590 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsA
Seymour has set aside 7.8% of its land for conservation
1.4 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
#133for trails in WI
| Seymour | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 7.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
7.8%
conserved · 138 of 1,776 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Park | — | 62 |
| 2. Rock Ledge Park | — | 11 |
| 3. Recknagel Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Seymour has snowy winters and pleasant summers
The Green Bay weather station, 11 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 161 days: shorter than most of the country, but longer than 76% of Wisconsin places with climate records.
Seymour has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Seymour’s July high is 81°F.
56″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–28°
Spring33–54°
Summer57–78°
Fall38–57°
Oct 9
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Residents of Seymour are healthier than 63% of U.S. towns
Seymour beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 22% of Seymour adults binge drink.
63%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Seymour | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 20% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 32% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 24% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Seymour | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.9% | 9.9% |
Aurora Baycare Medical Center
11.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
47th
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
About one in eight working residents works right in Seymour
Seymour has about as many jobs (1,577) as working residents, but only 228 people both live and work here.
Most working residents leave Seymour for work: only 13% work in town. Since 2013, Seymour has added 161 jobs, to 1,577 in 2023. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line in Seymour.
13%work in town
| Seymour | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 8.2% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Seymour13%
Green Bay12%
Appleton10%
Ashwaubenon7%
De Pere4%
15 mi
median commute distance
1,577
jobs based in Seymour
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 75% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Seymour
Seymour's reported crime rate is well below Wisconsin's. The property crime rate in Seymour is 2.5 per 1,000 residents. 7 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
| Seymour | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.5 per 1,000 residents | 6.5 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.9 per 1,000 residents | 1.1 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Seymour1.9
Wisconsin2.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Seymour2.5
Wisconsin10.3
U.S.15.5
7
violent crimes reported in 2025
9
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade A
Seymour earns an A for cost of living
Seymour grades A overall with a typical home of about $303K, below the Wisconsin typical value; only 24 of the 118 Wisconsin towns graded A− or better can say that.
The typical Seymour home is worth about $303,000, up 4.3% in a year, 10% below the Wisconsin typical home.
$303KZillow home value
| Seymour | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $878 a month | $1,080 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Seymour$303K
Wisconsin$337K
+4.3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
An age mix much like Wisconsin’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Wisconsin average. Seymour has grown 2.3% since 2020, to 3,628 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 27% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
37.3median age · WI 40.2
| Seymour | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 20% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 27% | 32% | 29% |
SeymourWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school30%
Some college13%
Associate’s20%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 35 to 44, 68% are men (WI 51%).
| Seymour | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.4% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.8% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.4% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.6% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.4% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.6% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.2% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.8% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.6% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.5% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,600, single groups can be off by several points
Nearby attractions
All 20 attractions →Lambeau Field and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Seymour. Close and well known come first.
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaLambeau Field
35 mi LakeLake Winnebago
14 mi Stadium & arenaResch Center
14 mi MuseumNational Railroad Museum
17 mi Theme parkBay Beach Amusement Park
39 mi MuseumEAA Aviation MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lambeau Field: JL1Row, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Winnebago: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Resch Center: User Royalbroil on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · National Railroad Museum: Dual Freq, CC BY 3.0 · Bay Beach Amusement Park: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0 · EAA Aviation Museum: self, CC BY-SA 2.5
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Seymour
19pages on Seymour
The big questions
SchoolsC−Behind 78% of WI districts · 3 schoolsSafety1.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than WI on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA$303K typical home · up 4.3% in a yearWork & commuteA−$81K median household income · 1,577 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 11% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Seymour
Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Green Bay11 mi$4,960 in-state tuitionRasmussen University-WisconsinUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Green Bay12.2 miSaint Norbert CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · De Pere13.7 mi$45,580 tuition
About 1 of every 100 Seymour residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Seymour’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Seymour.
How the neighbors grade
Seymour and Osborn have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Seymour, Seymour and Osborn report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Seymour with a neighbor →
Questions about Seymour
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Seymour, WI a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Seymour grades A overall, better than 86% of U.S. towns and #80 of 357 in Wisconsin. It grades B for health and C− for schools. Schools is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Seymour, WI expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.