At a Glance
Median Income
$90,229
$33,578 per capita
Home Value
$222,400
Zillow: $284,060
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
15.7% smoking rate
How Sedley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sedley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sedley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sedley residents earn a median household income of $90,229 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,578. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 320 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sedley is $222,400 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,060. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
36.9% of adults in Sedley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sedley has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population597
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$90,229
Per Capita$33,578
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$800
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,400
Rent
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$284,060
Housing Units289
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death19,349/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation91 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute44 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sedley was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.