Sedalia, MO GIS Map
Sedalia is a city in Pettis County, Missouri, with a population of about 21,747. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Pettis County
- Population
- 21,747
- Elevation
- 908 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.7045, -93.2283
- ZIP codes (2)
- 65301, 65302
- Land area
- 15 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Sedalia, MO
Sedalia is a city located approximately 30 miles south of the Missouri River and, as the county seat of Pettis County, Missouri, United States, it is the principal city of the Sedalia Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 21,725. Sedalia is also the location of the Missouri State Fair and the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival. U.S. Routes 50 and 65 intersect in the city.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Sedalia, MO
The Sedalia map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Sedalia without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Sedalia Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
22,003
Households
9,363
Median household income
$50,990
Median age
37.3 years
Median home value
$143,000
Median gross rent
$877/mo
Owner-occupied homes
56.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
Below poverty level
19.4%
Land area
15 sq mi
Population density
1,464 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Sedalia
Sedalia Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
21,387
April 2020 (estimates base)
21,731
July 2024 estimate
22,310
Change 2010-2020
+1.6%
Change 2020-2024
+2.7%
Photos of Sedalia
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Sedalia
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Sedalia.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Security Adm - Sedalia | 3404 W 10th St, 65301 | Leased | 8,117 | Sep 2034 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Sedalia
General soil map unit at the city center: Macksburg-Higginsville-Arispe
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Somewhat poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 28.4 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 69 cm
Soil Components
- Macksburg19%
Mollisols · Aquic Argiudolls
- Higginsville16%
Mollisols · Aquic Argiudolls
- Arispe9%
Mollisols · Aquertic Argiudolls
- Higginsville8%
Mollisols · Aquic Argiudolls
- Arispe8%
Mollisols · Aquertic Argiudolls
- Sampsel7%
Mollisols · Vertic Argiaquolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Sedalia
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Sedalia Wtp, Mo weather station, elevation 780 ft, 2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 87°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 19°F
Annual precipitation
43.6 in
Annual snowfall
13.1 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 38 | 43 | 54 | 65 | 74 | 82 | 87 | 86 | 78 | 67 | 54 | 43 |
| Avg low °F | 19 | 23 | 32 | 42 | 53 | 63 | 67 | 64 | 56 | 44 | 33 | 24 |
| Precip. in | 1.92 | 2.15 | 2.76 | 4.62 | 5.32 | 5.19 | 4.94 | 3.88 | 4.16 | 3.56 | 2.89 | 2.21 |
| Snow in | 4.9 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 3.2 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Sedalia
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Pettis County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 62 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Low
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- LightningRelatively Low
- HurricaneVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Sedalia FAQ
What county is Sedalia in?
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Sedalia, Missouri is located in Pettis County.
What is the population of Sedalia?
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Sedalia has a population of about 21,747, making it the number 27 of the 44 Missouri cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Sedalia?
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The elevation of Sedalia is approximately 908 feet (277 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Sedalia?
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ZIP codes for Sedalia include 65301, 65302.
What time zone is Sedalia in?
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Sedalia is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Sedalia from Jefferson City?
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Sedalia is about 58 miles from Jefferson City, the capital of Missouri, in a straight line.
How far is Sedalia from Kansas City?
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Sedalia is about 78 miles from Kansas City, the largest city in Missouri listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Sedalia?
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Cities near Sedalia include Warrensburg, MO (28 miles); Marshall, MO (29 miles); Columbia, MO (51 miles); Jefferson City, MO (58 miles); Blue Springs, MO (61 miles).
Local notes for Sedalia, MO
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.