Sedalia, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
21,869 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,668 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$136,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$415 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$634 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pettis County
5
Sedalia Urban Area
5
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pettis County
6
Sedalia Urban Area
6
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 29
Feb 2 4 34
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 3 0 44
Dec 2 3 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MO State Senate District 28, MO State House District 52, MO
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Schools

Sacred Heart Elementary & High School
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Horace Mann Elem
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

State Fair Community College
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
Warrensburg Area Career Center
26 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bothwell Regional Health Center
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Western Missouri Medical Center
27 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
55 miles, E • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
89 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
101 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Joplin Regional Airport
128 miles, SW • 1 star
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