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Sedalia is centrally located in Missouri with easy access to anywhere in the state. Major highways 50 and 65 intersect in our city, and are only 18 miles from Interstate 70. We are 20 minutes east of Whiteman Air Force Base, or only 30 minutes North of the tranquility of the Truman Lake area. If you enjoy the serenity of country our city prides itself on being an excellent place to raise a family, and an ideal place for business growth and development. Sedalia is the commercial hub of a nine-county area, serving more than 145,000 residents with-in a 45 mile radius.
Region Characteristics
Urban / City
Rural
Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community
College Town
Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town
Coastal community
Area Amenities
Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
Access To Green Space
Fairs & Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Bike Paths
Fishing
Running Paths
Beach
Golf Course
Shopping
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
Bowling
Hunting
Sporting Events
Casino
Indoor Swim Facilities
Tennis
Continuing Education
Lake
State Park
Dining/Nightlife
Movie Cinemas
Walking Paths
Exercise Facilities
National Park
Historic Katy Depot Landmark is Sedalia's Welcome Center. The Katy Depot is a year Round Visitor Destination & Interpretive Center. Located at mile marker 227 on Missouri's Katy Trail, the Katy Depot serves as a full service trailhead including long term parking; bicycle rentals, repairs and sales; restrooms, refreshments; directions and referrals; and trail souvenirs. Sedalia is the permanent home of the Missouri State Fair that is held annually for eleven days in mid-August on the 400 acre fairgrounds. Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival is held annually the first Wednesday through Saturday of June. Sedalia is fortunate to offer three public libraries, Galaxy movie theater, Bowling Alley,city parks and water park, and also has stocked fishing ponds in two of the parks. Leisure Park offers two miniature golf courses, Go-Karts and arcade. Sedalia also has a private Country Club.
Cultural Activities
Arts
Lectures
Museums
Ballet
Library
Symphony
Concerts
Live music series
Theater
Films
Queen of the Prairies Festival of the Arts is held in the open air downtown in September. Boasting two live theaters as well as several art galleries, Sedalia has an array of choices of arts and entertainment. Daum Museum of Contemporary Art is open year round. The Daum collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits modern and contemporary works of art.
Public transportation
Bus
Rental cars
Train
Nearby major airport
Subway
VA transportation
Nearby cruise terminal
Taxi
Both OATS, and city bus service that run scheduled stops. Taxi cab companies, an Amtrak, and a Regional Airport service the area.
Medical Facilities
Major Hospital
Wellness center
VA Hospital
Bothwell Health Center-Sedalia opened the Bothwell Diagnostic Center, Bothwell Health Center-Truman Lake, Bothwell Sleep Center, Bothwell Healing Arts Center (with multiple physician practices), the Canon Center for Cancer & Cardiovascular Care and the Bothwell Wound Healing Center. To better prepare for the changes occurring in health care, Bothwell also joined five other acute care hospitals to form the Health Network of Missouri. Independently is Katy Trail Community Health.
What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Sedalia, Missouri?
Sedalia's typical Midwest climate spans all 4 of our Mother Nature Seasons. The warmest month is July with an average temperature of 84 degrees F, While January brings the coldest with an average of 10 degree F. We average 44 inches of rain and 13 inches of snow annually. Sedalia sits 904 above sea level.
Monthly Temperature Ranges
Month
Low
Avg
High
Jan
20
F°
30
F°
39
F°
Feb
24
F°
35
F°
45
F°
Mar
33
F°
45
F°
56
F°
Apr
44
F°
55
F°
66
F°
May
54
F°
64
F°
75
F°
Jun
63
F°
73
F°
84
F°
Jul
67
F°
78
F°
88
F°
Aug
66
F°
77
F°
88
F°
Sep
57
F°
68
F°
79
F°
Oct
45
F°
57
F°
68
F°
Nov
35
F°
45
F°
55
F°
Dec
24
F°
33
F°
43
F°
Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days
Month
Days Greater Than 90 F°
Days Less Than 32 F°
Days Less Than 0 F°
Jan
0
26
2
Feb
0
22
1
Mar
0
14
0
Apr
0
4
0
May
0
0
0
Jun
4
0
0
Jul
12
0
0
Aug
12
0
0
Sep
2
0
0
Oct
0
3
0
Nov
0
13
0
Dec
0
24
1
Rain & Humidity
Month
Rainfall
Rainy Days
Humidity
Jan
2
"
6
21
%
Feb
2
"
6
25
%
Mar
3
"
9
33
%
Apr
4
"
10
42
%
May
5
"
12
54
%
Jun
5
"
10
63
%
Jul
5
"
8
67
%
Aug
4
"
8
66
%
Sep
4
"
8
58
%
Oct
4
"
9
46
%
Nov
3
"
8
35
%
Dec
2
"
7
26
%
Snow
Month
Snowfall
Snow On Ground Days
Snowy Days
Jan
4
"
5
2
Feb
4
"
4
2
Mar
2
"
1
1
Apr
0
"
0
0
May
0
"
0
0
Jun
0
"
0
0
Jul
0
"
0
0
Aug
0
"
0
0
Sep
0
"
0
0
Oct
0
"
0
0
Nov
0
"
0
0
Dec
4
"
4
2
Natural Disaster Areas
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
Cost of Living for
Sedalia, MO
Sedalia, Missouri cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:
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Nursing homes
State veteran home
Condos
Over 50 Communities
Housing consists of owner-occupied, renter-occupied, vacant for rent, vacant for sale, vacant for seasonal/recreational/occasional use, also residential care facilities, assisted living, and senior housing.
Senior Assistance in
Sedalia, MO
Sedalia, Missouri offers the following assistance for seniors:
Elder-care facilities
Meals on Wheels
Van services for seniors
Home care
Senior center
Visiting nurses
The Sedalia Senior Center, 312 S. Washington, offers adults many services. Nutritionally balances meals are served Monday through Friday from 11:30am-12:30pm. Home delivery is available, as well as frozen meals on request.
What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Sedalia Offer For Retirees?
Missouri State Fair Foundation has volunteer opportunities from working museum to selling water just to mention a few. The local Hospital offers many volunteer opportunities. Open Door, The Food Pantry, Community Café are organizations depending on volunteer hours to help the needy.
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