Sedalia, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Sedalia, MO
At a Glance
How Sedalia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sedalia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sedalia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sedalia residents earn a median household income of $50,668 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,846. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sedalia is $136,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,852. Median rent is $854/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Sedalia reports 730 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,464/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Sedalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sedalia has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.