Not a place for family or professionals
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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 stop driving technique that makes many car sick. But that's provided that they stop. Do not plan on using the bus to get back and forth to work. They do not run on Sunday and they stop running at 4:30. Most folks around here work retail and or fast food shifts. Sidewalks and bike lanes are mostly MIA so don't count on them to get you to and from work safely. I am sorry, in the 20 years I have have moved across country this is the poorest (literally) area I have ever been in. Depressing and stagnant with limited opportunities for children/ young adults / professionals.
Micha | Sedalia, MO