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Sedalia, Missouri

Sedalia, Missouri, in Pettis county, is 51 miles W of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 77 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is home to some 20,339 residents.

The People and Families of Sedalia

In Sedalia, about 50% of adults are married. People in Sedalia have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sedalia had a median family income of $34,938.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,580) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Sedalia. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Sedalia Housing

According to the 2000 census, 64% of the housing in Sedalia was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Sedalia, 93% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Sedalia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 7%Sedalia Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Sedalia Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Sedalia Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 14%Sedalia Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Sedalia, MO

Comparing Sedalia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity710
Female Share of the Population75
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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