Seneca is a village in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 932 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Seneca is located in the town.

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Area code608

Living in Seneca

Work & commute in Seneca

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Most working residents leave Seneca for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are La Crosse (11%), Prairie du Chien (10%) and Viroqua (4%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

La Crosse

11%

Prairie du Chien

10%

Viroqua

De Soto

5%Work in townlive and work in Seneca 28 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 101Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Seneca →

Health in Seneca

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

3better than WI·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

82.3%More adults treating high blood pressureWI 77.8% · better 80%More adults getting a yearly checkupWI 77.6% · better 9.2%More adults with COPDWI 6.5% · worse

Care nearby

Crossing Rivers Health Medical CenterPrairie Du Chien · 15.6 mi · ER · rural critical access

Scenic Bluffs Health Centers, Inc - Prairie Du ChienPrairie Du Chien · 16.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54626, 54631, 54657 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Seneca →

Natural hazards in Seneca

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Seneca flood?no paid flood claims on record 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Seneca MapSeneca vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Seneca →

Climate in Seneca

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Seneca has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

28° / 13°Winter

56° / 36°Spring

79° / 60°Summer

58° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Seneca get?About 36 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 17, with the last in spring around Apr 24.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Seneca →

Schools in Seneca

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School Grade B

The public schools Seneca’s kids attend outperform 64% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictSeneca Area School DistrictSchools3

Seneca Elementary A-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 109 students Seneca Junior High B+Middle · Grades 6–8 · 54 students Seneca High C-High · Grades 9–12 · 92 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.