Seneca, SD is a small town in southwestern South Dakota and has a population of only 468 people. Despite its small size, Seneca ranks well in terms of bestplaces ratings. According to bestplaces, Seneca ranks highly for its climate, which receives an A- rating for having an average temperature of 46.2 degrees during the year and an average low winter temperature of 8.3 degrees. It also receives an A+ grade for crime, with a crime index score of 16.81 below the national average. Other aspects where Seneca excels are its housing rate with a B+ score and its cost of living which receives an A+ rating because goods and services tend to be cheaper than other cities in the US. Finally, it also receives an A- grade for diversity due to its small but varied population which includes Native Americans as well as Europeans and African Americans. All this data suggests that Seneca is a great place to live with its pleasant climate, low crime rate, affordable housing and diverse cultural makeup.
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