Sedalia, Missouri

About Sedalia

Set in the central part of Missouri, Sedalia is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 22,310.

Sedalia holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 15.03 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,484 residents per square mile.

📰 Sedalia News Today

• Missouri State Fair kicks off in Sedalia FOX 2 · Aug 13
• Missouri Gov. Kehoe kicks off 2026 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia - News-Press NOW News-Press NOW · Aug 13
• Guide to the 2026 Missouri State Fair: hours, wristbands, concerts and more KOMU 8 · Aug 13
• Sea lions miss Missouri State Fair after early morning crash on I-70 WGEM · Aug 13
• Peter J. Filis Obituary (2026) - Sedalia, MO - Rea Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services - Sedalia Legacy obituary · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Sedalia Unique

• Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 22,310.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Sedalia

• Applebee's — american
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Volker's Eatery+Pub
• Asia Hibachi — asian
• Bandana's Bar-B-Q
• Brick Front Grill
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• Colton's Steakhouse & Grill — steak
• Country Kitchen

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Daum Museum of Contemporary Art · Museum
• Leisure Park · Theme park
• Pettis County Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sedalia

• Bradford Roadside Park reviews ★
• Centennial Park reviews ★
• Clover Dell Park reviews ★
• Community Gardens · Garden reviews ★
• Covered Bridge Park reviews ★
• Housel Park reviews ★
• Hubbard Park reviews ★
• Katy Park reviews ★
• Katy Trail State Park Sedalia Depot reviews ★
• Liberty Park reviews ★
• Missouri Department of Transportation Highway Gardens · Garden reviews ★
• Rose Garden · Garden reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Sedalia

• E W Thompson
• EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.
• HEBER HUNT ELEM.
• HORACE MANN ELEM.
• PARKVIEW ELEM.
• PETTIS CO. ELEM.
• SEDALIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
• SKYLINE ELEM.
• SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL
• SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL
• STATE FAIR
• WASHINGTON ELEM.

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Bothwell Regional Health Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Sedalia

🏘️ Nearby Communities