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Sedalia, MO — ZIP 65301

Population: 35,091 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 65301 (Sedalia, MO) is $184,224 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.80M after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,166/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$184,224

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$184,224
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+16.3%
5-year appreciation
+38.1%
10-year appreciation
+121.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$184,573
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.80M
Median list price
$1.80M
1-year sale-price change
+650.0%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
124
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,166/mo
1-year rent change
0.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$825/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
STATE FAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, PETTIS CO. R-XII
Schools include
STATE FAIR, E W THOMPSON SCHOOL, PETTIS CO. ELEM., HEBER HUNT ELEM., HORACE MANN ELEM.

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, heatWave, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.3°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
43.7°F
Annual precipitation
40.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,588
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,016

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Sedalia Memorial Airport (DMO) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BOTHWELL REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-36 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
45.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,289
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
65.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,879
Average weekly wage
$871
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 65301State medianUS median
Median home value$184,224$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$1.80M$249,900$325,000
Median days on market39 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,166/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,289$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 65301?
$184,224.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 65301?
$1.80M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 65301?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 65301?
Typical rent: $1,166/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 65301?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, heatWave, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is ZIP 65301 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 65301?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 65301?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 65301?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 65301?
12 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 65301 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 65301?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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