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Sedalia, MO

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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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sedalia, MO is $775 for a studio, $814 for one bedroom, $933 for two bedrooms, and $1,074 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sedalia has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$814/month
596 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Parkview Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

468 Students

8
out of 10

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

199 Students

7
out of 10

Heber Hunt Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

413 Students

6
out of 10

Sedalia Middle School

Public

Grades 5

384 Students

6
out of 10

Horace Mann Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

260 Students

6
out of 10

Smith Cotton Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,130 Students

5
out of 10

Pettis Co. Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

113 Students

Rating Unavailable

E W Thompson School

Public

Grades K-12

21 Students

Rating Unavailable

Smith-Cotton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,474 Students

5
out of 10

E W Thompson School

Public

Grades K-12

21 Students

Rating Unavailable

State Fair

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

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Methodology

† 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 2025.