At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$38,963 per capita
Home Value
$172,400
Zillow: $191,505
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
12.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sedalia a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sedalia residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,963. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,452 business establishments, including 1,318 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sedalia is $172,400 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,505. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
19.0% of adults in Sedalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sedalia has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population680
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density340/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$38,963
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$46,945M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,400
Rent
Ownership99.3%
Zillow$191,505
Housing Units260
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,267/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation666 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.2%
Internet Speed220 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Sedalia was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 220 Mbps.
There are 1,318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.