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Sedalia, MO
City in Pettis County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 65301.
Population
22,003
Land area
15sq mi
People per sq mi
1,464
ZIP codes
1
Sedalia and its ZIP codes
Sedalia at a glance
- Sedalia is about 16 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $50,990 a year, 28% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,000 (38% below Missouri) and median rent is $877 a month.
Local data for Sedalia, MO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools12
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks13
- Post Offices2
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants99
- Affordable Housing4
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers9
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities11
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Sedalia, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,990
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$143,000
Median rent
$877/mo
Homeownership
56.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
15.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,163), Mexican Americans (2,399), Irish Americans (2,207).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pettis County. PPP loans are for Sedalia.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,233
19,680 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,930
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $6,183 per person
PPP loans
$78M
1,177 loans, 9,491 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sedalia, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sedalia, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
448
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 19°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sedalia, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Sedalia
1 in or overlapping Sedalia. Population shown
Cities near Sedalia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SmithtonCity | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| HughesvilleVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| La MonteCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Green RidgeCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| OttervilleCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| HoustoniaCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| IoniaTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Cole CampCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Whiteman AFBCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.7 |
| Knob NosterCity | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| WindsorCity | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| SyracuseCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| Sweet SpringsCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| Pilot GroveCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| LincolnCity | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| NelsonCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sedalia, MO in?
- Sedalia is in Pettis County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Sedalia, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sedalia include 65301.
- What is the population of Sedalia, MO?
- About 22,003 people live in Sedalia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sedalia?
- Nearby places include Smithton (8.1 mi), Hughesville (9.5 mi), La Monte (11 mi), Green Ridge (11 mi), Otterville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023