Sedalia, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,869 Population 1,455/sq mi density
$50,668 Median Income $27,846 per capita
$136,500 Home Value $189,852 Zillow
$854 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
730 Violent Crime/100K 3,464 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,668 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,500 home value, $854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
730 violent crimes/100K (92% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sedalia experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density1,455/sq mi
Coordinates38.7045°N, 93.2283°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.53"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 70 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 44 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 86 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 92 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 135 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 145 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 59 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 100 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

416 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 323 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 1977 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 33 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 99 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 94 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 39 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 96 km 4
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 76 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 17 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 17 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 68 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 93 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 94 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 92 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 90 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 65 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 91 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 65 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,062 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 64 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,675 99 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,528 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,374 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,336 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in

Sedalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.5").

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