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Sedalia, MO

Founded 1857Pettis CountyElev. 277 m
Population
21,869
Median home
$136,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Sedalia

With about 21,869 residents, Sedalia is one of Missouri's notable places. Sedalia was founded in 1857 and sits in Pettis County. The median age is 36.2 and the median household income is $50,668. Homes carry a median value of $136,500, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (74.2%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
21,869
Median age
36.2
Median household income
$50,668
Per-capita income
$27,846
Poverty rate
17.2%
High-school grad or higher
84.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17%
Unemployment
5.6%
Avg. commute
16.6 min
Work from home
4.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White74.2%
Hispanic or Latino15.3%
Black3.6%
Asian1%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving24.6%
Management, business, science & arts23.8%
Service22.8%
Sales & office18.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$136,500
Median gross rent
$854/mo
Owner-occupied
58.2%
Median year built
1964
Households
9,072
Avg. household size
2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Sedalia has 12 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading23%
Math19%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
STATE FAIRHighGrades 9–12
SEDALIA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–5
SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHLMiddleGrades 6–8
HEBER HUNT ELEM.Elementary
HORACE MANN ELEM.Elementary
PARKVIEW ELEM.Elementary
PETTIS CO. ELEM.ElementaryGrades -1–8
SKYLINE ELEM.Elementary
WASHINGTON ELEM.Elementary
E W THOMPSON SCHOOLOther
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.Grades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime72% above national
Sedalia662
Missouri474
United States386
↓ 23% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime50% above national
Sedalia2,921
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↓ 34% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Sedalia Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Sedalia.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Pettis County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Sedalia is in Pettis County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Sedalia was founded in 1857 and sits in Pettis County. Elevation ~277 m.

Map of Sedalia
Sedalia, MO
Where Sedalia is
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Historic places

12 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Missouri/Sedalia Trust CompanyHarris HouseMissouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad DepotSedalia Public LibraryHotel BothwellBuilding at 217 West Main StreetHubbard, C.C., High SchoolGentry, William H., House
Notable people from Sedalia
Jack OakieJosh PrenotDorothy DwanCharles G. FinneyValerie MartinWalter DandyClyde De VinnaKim AndersonPriscilla MoranFred Albert Shannon
People searches in Sedalia
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Nearby cities
Warrensburg (27 mi)Columbia (52 mi)Jefferson (58 mi)Blue Springs (59 mi)Lee's Summit (64 mi)Independence (66 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Sedalia, MO (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Sedalia, Missouri.

Kenneth Wayne Davis, 66
Sedalia · 65301
AKA Kenneth W Davies, Kenneth Null Davis
William Paul Carter, 61
Sedalia · 65301
AKA Paul Null Carter, William Paul Carteer
Joseph Milo Allen, 30
Sedalia · 65301
Joseph Daniel Milligan, 45
Sedalia · 65301
AKA Joseph Null Milligan, Danny Null Milligan
Richard Lee Johnson, 52
Sedalia · 65301
AKA Richard Null Johnson, Richard L Johnson
Michael Donovon King, 34
Sedalia · 65301
AKA Michael D King, Michael Donovan King
James Wilbur Allen, 58
Sedalia · 65301

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Sedalia — frequently asked

What is the population of Sedalia, Missouri?
Sedalia has a population of about 21,869, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Sedalia?
The median home value in Sedalia is $136,500, and the median gross rent is $854/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Sedalia safe? What is the crime rate?
Sedalia Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 662 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Sedalia face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pettis County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, drought, heat wave.
How many schools are in Sedalia?
Sedalia has 12 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Sedalia?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Sedalia. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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