Community Information for Sedalia
Whether you're buying or selling a home, farm or commercial property or relocating to Sedalia or Central Missouri, the following information will help to guide your decision.
Small City Feel With Big City Benefits
Sedalia, MO is located in Pettis County in the rolling hills of Central Missouri. Pettis is one of the fastest growing counties in the state. Between 1990 and 2000 Pettis County's population grew 36.4% to 51,271 due to growth from arrivals from urban areas. Our city has plenty to offer with an abundance of agriculture and manufacturing industries. Our municipalities offer fine schools, hospitals and economic opportunities. A new Sedalia high school is currently under construction, and we are the home of State Fair Community College. Sedalia also has a wide variety of churches, parks, shopping and restaurants. The Katy Trail runs through our city. Sedalia is also the home of the Missouri State Fair, the Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival and the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art.
Location, Location, Location!
Sedalia is centrally located in Missouri and easily accessible from anywhere in the state. Major highways 50 and 65 intersect in our city. It is a 20 minute drive to Whiteman Air Force Base, and an hour to Kansas City. South 65 takes 30 minutes to get to the tranquility of the Truman Lake area, or you can visit Springfield 130 miles away. To the east on 50 an hour’s drive will take you to our state capital of Jefferson City, and 20 miles North on 65, gives you access to Interstate 70 and on to St. Louis. Our convenient rural location makes Sedalia an ideal place for you and your family.
Whether you enjoy the serenity of the country or the bustle of the city, Sedalia has it all. Our city prides itself on being an excellent place to raise a family, and an ideal place for business growth and development. We boast an outstanding school system, a variety of quality housing, plenty of job opportunities, a safe community environment, and lots of recreation.
Sedalia is the commercial hub of a nine county area, serving more than 145,000 residents from within a 45-mile radius. The Sedalia Chamber and Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County work hard to assist existing business and recruit new business.
We Enjoy All Four Seasons
Sedalia’s typical midwest climate spans all four seasons. The warmest month is July with an average temperature of 78 degrees F, while January brings the coldest temperatures with an average of 31 degrees F. We average 38 inches of rain over the year, and 14 inches of snow. Sedalia sits 904 feet above sea level.
All of us at Missouri Home & Land Brokers hope you choose to make Sedalia or its surrounding area your new home. We also sell real estate in many Central Missouri cities other than Sedalia including Knob Noster, Lincoln, Windsor, Green Ridge, Cole Camp, La Monte, and Smithton. We also serve a number of Missouri counties, including Pettis County and Benton County in north central Missouri. With a wide selection of Sedalia, Missouri and north central Missouri real estate for sale, we are prepared to serve you. Please email us for all your real estate needs today!
Sedalia Area Map
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