Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Sedalia, MO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$818
Population
23,009
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Enjoy small-town charm in a convenient locale
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Situated about 30 miles south of the Missouri River in western Central Missouri, Sedalia is a vibrant small town with a rich history and a deep affinity for the arts. The Sedalia Katy Depot, Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, and Bothwell Lodge are among Sedalia’s many cultural offerings.
Sedalia is the seat of Pettis County and hosts a variety of unique events for the community, including the Missouri State Fair, Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival, and the Pow-Wow. Close proximity to Whiteman Air Force Base also affords Sedalia locals airborne views of the B-2 Stealth Bomber.
Located at the intersection of U.S. Routes 50 and 65, Sedalia is convenient to I-70, Jefferson City, and the Lake of the Ozarks recreational area. Kansas City and Saint Louis are close enough for a weekend getaway as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,367
Average: $66,060
Education
3,485
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,777
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sedalia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sedalia, MO is $712 for a studio, $818 for one bedroom, $1,017 for two bedrooms, and $1,082 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sedalia has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$818/month
469 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sedalia, MO is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
260 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
113 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
113 Students
Public
Grades K-5
199 Students
Public
Grades K-5
199 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
113 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
113 Students
Smith Cotton Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,130 Students
Public
Grades K-12
21 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,474 Students
Public
Grades K-12
21 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.