Sedalia, MO Reviews

Just no...Not for young families or professionals - 1/13/2014
There is not one thing I can say about this town, other than it's proximity to better towns in all directions, that would inspire any one to move here.

I have found the "locals" to be quite happy with the status quo. I have been here 2 years and with a baby on the way, my husband and I will be leaving for another state soon after the birth.

Missouri is ranked 3rd highest in the nation in Property taxes. Sedalia schools rank low. Crime rate in Sedalia in on par with Detroit and higher than Las Vegas per capita and the local law enforcement does little to curb it. Some of that is due to corruption, some due to lack of man power. In fact we have have more attorneys per capita than we do churches (169 vs 72). I have sat in court with friends, two of the judges try, one is an out and out waste.

Culture can be found in KC MO/KS or Columbia, each an hour and half drive. "Culture" is a word void of use here. Recreation: I will say Liberty Park has had Read More

Not a place for family or professionals - 1/13/2014
I would not recommend this town to anyone with a young family or a family/individual who does not own transportation. No culture. No economy. HIGH Crime. Google lists 67 churches in Sedalia with a population of 21K. Cost of shelter varies from area to area for both renters and homeowners. I caution renters here. Sedalia schools are in a current sad state and evidently have been for the past 20 years - mostly due to lack of parental involvement. I say this because every year the classes go on field trips however, if the parent can't come to at least 2 P/T conferences the child doesn't get to go. Teachers can not and should not be required to raise children as well as teach them, yet, that is how it is here. Many parents are MIA which leads to...high crime. Rated number 2 in 100 of least safe place (same crime rate as Detroit - meaning Las Vegas is safer than Sedalia) There is an attempt at a public bus system. However, many stops get passed and the drivers utilize an accelerate and Read More

10 years here - 8/27/2011
We came here in 2001 after living in Myrtle Beach SC for 13 years. We ended up here because I was offered and accepted a position at Whiteman AFB. Mostly, It's been tough getting used to the distances you have to go to do anything. The largest town close to us is Columbia (University of Missouri-Columbia) and it's an hour away. Next is Kansas City, about an hour and a half away. And work is a 23 mile trip one way for me. The countryside is beautiful- all rolling hills and farmland but the people who have generations here are fairly suspicious of outsiders and it has been really hard to fit in. We came here from 13 years living in Myrtle Beach SC and being as I am retiring from Civil Service this year, that's where we're going back to. Read More

One of the worst towns I know - 5/3/2011
This town is a very corrupt/political town. If you weren't born and raised here than you are a nobody and will treated as such. However, if you were born and raised here you will benefit greatly, could probably get away with murder without questions asked. The school system is very pathetic. It's a very dirty town with nothing to do except encourage underage drinking and alcoholism provided by the number of bars in town. High crime rate is also present. No one in the town can be trusted. If you want to make something of yourself do not move here. If you currently live here move as far away as possible.  Read More

Sedalia - Pros/Cons - 4/11/2008
Pros:
1. Low cost of living and housing
2. Affordable place to live
3. Good air and water quality

Cons:
1. High crime rate
2. Poor school system
3. Very hot, humid summers
4. Not much to do
5. Overall one of the worst places to live in the Read More