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Seaman, Ohio

Seaman is a village of 1,205 people in Adams County, Ohio.

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Population1,205 +5.6% since 2019
Elevation906 ft 276 m
Land area1.1 sq mi
ZIP code45679
Nearest airportWilmington Air Park (ILN) 37 mi

Why visit Seaman

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 6 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Harshaville Covered Bridge.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 17°F.

About Seaman

Seaman is a village in Scott Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 973 at the 2020 census.

From the Wikipedia article Seaman, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks2

Harshaville Covered Bridge

Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi

Bridge in Adams County, Ohio, United States

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Seaman

Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi

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Restaurants and cafes6

Cruisers Dinner

Diner · American

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Snappy Tomato Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich

16970 State Route 247, Seaman

09:00-21:00

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger

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Crossroads Dairy Bar

Fast food · Burger, Ice Cream

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Gold Star Chili

Fast food · Chili

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Where to stay1

Quality Inn

Motel and hotel

Stern Drive, Seaman

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Churches and places of worship1

Countryside Church of Christ

Church

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History

Seaman was laid out in 1888 when the railroad was extended to that point. The Cincinnati & Eastern Railroad today is the Cincinnati Eastern Railroad (CCET). The village was named after the local Seaman family.

From the History section of Seaman, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Gas and EV charging2

Schools, colleges and libraries3

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Healthcare1

Map of Seaman

16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 3.4 in of rainFebruary: 3.2 in of rainMarch: 4.1 in of rainApril: 4.5 in of rainMay: 5.3 in of rainJune: 4.9 in of rainJuly: 4.9 in of rainAugust: 3.6 in of rainSeptember: 3.0 in of rainOctober: 3.8 in of rainNovember: 3.3 in of rainDecember: 3.9 in of rainJanuary: 40°FFebruary: 44°FMarch: 53°FApril: 66°FMay: 75°FJune: 82°FJuly: 86°FAugust: 85°FSeptember: 79°FOctober: 67°FNovember: 54°FDecember: 44°FJanuary: 17°FFebruary: 20°FMarch: 27°FApril: 37°FMay: 48°FJune: 56°FJuly: 60°FAugust: 58°FSeptember: 50°FOctober: 39°FNovember: 30°FDecember: 21°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan40°F17°F3.4 in6.5 in
Feb44°F20°F3.2 in5.2 in
Mar53°F27°F4.1 in2.7 in
Apr66°F37°F4.5 in0.0 in
May75°F48°F5.3 in0.0 in
Jun82°F56°F4.9 in0.0 in
Jul86°F60°F4.9 in0.0 in
Aug85°F58°F3.6 in0.0 in
Sep79°F50°F3.0 in0.0 in
Oct67°F39°F3.8 in0.1 in
Nov54°F30°F3.3 in0.6 in
Dec44°F21°F3.9 in2.1 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ripley Exp Farm (16 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$46,705median household income
$134,600median home value
$782median monthly rent
33.1median age
9.0%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
65.5%of homes are owner-occupied
40.0 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1835%18 to 3419%35 to 6431%65 and over16%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Adams County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
  • 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
  • 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Wilmington Air Park (ILN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 37 miles away.

  • Peebles 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
  • Sardinia 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
  • Manchester 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
  • Ripley 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
  • Lynchburg 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
  • Bethel 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
  • Lucasville 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
  • Piketon 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
  • Portsmouth 35 mi east, about 57 min by car
  • Amelia 36 mi west, about 57 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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