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Seligman, MO
City in Barry County, Missouri.
Population
941
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
755
ZIP codes
0
Seligman and its ZIP codes
Seligman at a glance
- Seligman is about 8.4 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,798 a year, 32% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,800 (59% below Missouri) and median rent is $797 a month.
Local data for Seligman, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Seligman, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,798
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$93,800
Median rent
$797/mo
Homeownership
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher
4.4%
Median age
31.0
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (153), German Americans (85), Mexican Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barry County. PPP loans are for Seligman.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,377
13,017 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,374
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$239M
FY 2026, $6,915 per person
How people get to work
Seligman, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled18.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Seligman, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,046
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Seligman, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
23.5%
U.S. 12.8% +10.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Seligman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway, ARTown | 2.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Garfield, ARTown | 4.3 mi | 3.1 |
| WashburnCity | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Lost Bridge Village, ARCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Beaver, ARTown | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| ExeterCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Pea Ridge, ARCity | 11 mi | 8 |
| Eagle RockCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Avoca, ARTown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| CassvilleCity | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| Chain-O-LakesVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Holiday Island, ARCity | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| Eureka Springs, ARCity | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| Prairie Creek, ARCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| Little Flock, ARCity | 14 mi | 7.5 |
| GoldenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Seligman, MO in?
- Seligman is in Barry County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Seligman, MO?
- About 941 people live in Seligman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Seligman?
- Nearby places include Gateway, AR (2.2 mi), Garfield, AR (4.3 mi), Washburn (4.9 mi), Lost Bridge Village, AR (9.2 mi), Beaver, AR (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023