Below Average CostNear National AverageSEDALIA 200
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Sedalia is a small city of 21,767 in Missouri, with a median household income of $48,518
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sedalia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sedalia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sedalia city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.1
Sedalia's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sedalia costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sedalia, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$127,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$825
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,518
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Sedalia's violent crime rate is 545.0 per 100,000 residents
— 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
545.0 /100k
Property Crime
2635.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sedalia is served primarily by SEDALIA 200.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sedalia, MO
National Avg
School District
SEDALIA 200
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Elementary Schools
5
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Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sedalia sees average highs of 38.2°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.1 inches of snow per year.
Sedalia's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sedalia roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $127,200 and median rent is $825/month.
Sedalia's violent crime rate is 545.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2635.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sedalia are operated by SEDALIA 200.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sedalia, MO has a population of 21,767, a median household income of $48,518, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Sedalia averages 38.2°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 13.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sedalia, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65301.
The population of Sedalia, Missouri is 21,767 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sedalia: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $127,200, median household income $48,518, crime index 136 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sedalia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
