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Sedalia’s typical midwest climate spans all four of Mother Nature’s seasons. The warmest month is July with an average temperature of 78 degrees F, while January brings the coldest temperatures with an average of 31 degrees F. We average 38 inches of rain over the year, and 14 inches of snow. Sedalia sits 904 feet above sea level.
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The City of Sedalia is economic development’s partner in strengthening west-central Missouri’s employment and retail base. Whether you are starting, building or expanding your business, the City of Sedalia is one of your first stops for information and requirements. The Community Development Department is supervised by John Simmons, Community Development Director. This department is your one-stop center for zoning and land-use requirements and building construction review, regulations and permits. The Finance Department is supervised by Kelvin Shaw, Finance Director and issues merchant and business licenses.
The Small Business and Technology Development Center at State Fair Community College provides confidential, no cost counseling and low cost training to entrepreneurs and small businesses. We assist from the business concept or idea, through growth and expansion, and also with succession planning. The SBTDC offers low cost trainings in areas of Business Planning, Marketing, Starting and Managing a Small Business, as well as other business specific trainings. For information on trainings or consultations, contact Kelly Asbury, Director of the SBTDC/SFCC at: kasbury1@sfccmo.edu or 660-596-7350.
We offer every possible health care service and we do so with pride. We recognize the growing need for information to help you make better choices about your health and the well being of your family. Regardless of whether you live in the Sedalia community or in a nearby town, health care is available at all times.
Bothwell Regional Health Center
601 East 14th Street
660-827-9480
www.brhc.org
A 180-bed regional health system serving Central Missouri with the latest technology and comprehensive health and wellness services including Women’s Health, Cancer, Cardiovascular and Orthopedic Care as well as Home Health, Durable Medical Equipment and Hospice Services.
Pettis County Division of Family Services
808 Westwood
(660) 530-5900
www.dss.mo.gov/pr_cs.htm
The Pettis County Division of Family Services (DFS) offers a variety of social and physical health programs including the Medicaid assistance plan. The DFS office can also provide a list of state-licensed home child care providers.
Pettis County Health Center
911 East 16th Street
(660) 827-1130
www.pettiscountyhealthcenter.com
Pettis County Health Center provides a variety of health maintenance and disease prevention programs to the entire community. Examples are: Women’s Wellness, (including Show-Me Healthy Women), Communicable disease follow-ups (including STD’s), maternal and child health services, the WIC program, environmental health services, and public health emergency response planning. Speakers are available to provide programs and health education on a variety of health related topics. Certified copies of births and deaths that occurred in Missouri can be obtained at the Health Center.
Katy Trail Community Health
821 Westwood Drive
(660) 826-4774
www.katyhealth.org
Katy Trail Community Health (KTCH) is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) in Sedalia and Warsaw. It offers quality and compassionate healthcare for all. KTCH provides primary health, oral health, and behavioral health services to residents of Pettis County and the surrounding area. Eligible patients can apply for discounted fees and the center offers discounts for most medications as well as discounts on lab services for patients who are uninsured. Translation services are available for patients with limited English capabilities.
American Family Care – Urgent Care
115 W. Broadway Unit 100
(660) 951-1091
www.afcurgentcare.com/sedalia/
What sets us apart from other urgent care clinics are our on-site technology and services, which include:
- Physicians
- Digital X-rays
- State-of-the-art diagnostic procedures
- Electronic medical record keeping
- Highly trained teams of doctors, nurses, and support staff Clinical lab testing
All AFC clinics are designed, equipped, and staffed to provide accessible primary care, urgent care, minor emergency treatment, and occupational medicine. We are considered pioneers in non-emergency room urgent care, with a majority of our patients coming in, receiving care, and returning home in one hour’s time on average.
Bothwell Walk-In Clinic
Walk In Clinic Location:
Bothwell Healing Arts Center – 1st Floor 3700 W. 10th St., Sedalia MO 65301
(660) 827-7900
www.brhc.org/specialty_clinics/walk_in_clinic.aspx
The Walk In Clinic is available to help you Get Well, fast. Walk in for minor, or acute illness.
The Walk In Clinic is not for patients with emergency needs such as heart attacks, stroke or broken bones. Patients with these or similar emergency symptoms should still go to the Bothwell Regional Health Center Emergency Department located in the hospital at 601 E. 14th Street. The Walk In Clinic is not a primary care facility, so patients should also continue seeing their primary health care provider on a regular basis.
Sedalia has a wide variety of homes to choose from including rural farmland, family neighborhoods, and rental property. Chamber member real estate agencies are ready and willing to assist you. Please refer to the following Sedalia realtor sites below.
Anstine Realty & Auction at www.anstinerealtymo.com
Ashlee Martin, Coldwell Banker Freedom Group at www.cbmrc.com
Premier Realty Group at www.rhondaahern.com
Remax of Sedalia at www.sedaliaproperties.com
RAC-JAC Properties Inc. at www.racjac.com
Pettis County Real Estate Company LLC at www.pettiscountyrealestate.com
Premier Realty Group at www.itrustprg.com
Big Iron Realty at www.bigiron.com/realty
Sedalia Realty, LLC at www.kathynickelteam.com/contact/
One of Sedalia’s greatest assets is its quality educational system. From the fully accredited Sedalia School District and quality parochial and private schools to a progressive community college, Sedalia has the facilities to meet the community’s needs.
The five elementary schools (grades K-4) serve over 2000 students. In addition to a full academic curriculum, a wide-range of special programming is offered to help prepare today’s children for tomorrow’s challenges.
Heber Hunt, 600 S. Warren
660-826-1058
Horace Mann, 1100 W. 16th
660-826-6441
Parkview, 1901 S. New York
660-826-4947
Skyline, 2505 W. 32nd
660-826-8087
Washington, 610 S. Engineer
660-826-2216
Applewood Christian School
25396 State Hwy O, Sedalia, MO 65301
640-827-4700
Word of Life Christian Academy
3851 S Park Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301
640-951-1120
Sedalia Seventh-day Adventist School
29451 US-50, Sedalia, MO 65301
417-370-0359
Sedalia Middle School is an intermediate extension of the elementary schools and houses all fifth grade, ELL and gifted program students. The Middle School embraces the teaming philosophy.
Students in sixth through eighth grades attend the Smith Cotton Junior High School. The school environment strives to help students make the transition from elementary school to high school by involving all students in an advisement program and interdisciplinary teaming – each program helping to foster teamwork and peer respect.
Smith Cotton High School serves approximately 1,200 students in grades 9-12 and offers traditional, honors, college prep, and vo-tech coursework. The high school also offers a variety of extra-curricular activities.
Sedalia has diverse parochial and private schools to meet your family’s educational needs.
Sacred Heart Catholic School is a college preparatory, co-ed, Catholic school with grades K-12 on one campus. The North Central Association is the accrediting body for the high school.
St. Paul’s Lutheran School offers Christian education for children ages three to grade eight. St. Paul’s offers small classes and a loving Christ-centered environment for your child to grow and learn.
State Fair Community College (SFCC) is a comprehensive, two-year public college serving 14 counties in west central Missouri. Since opening its doors in 1968, the college has been a leading resource for quality higher education. Whether you are a new high school graduate or returning to the classroom, SFCC can meet your needs. Located at 3201 W. 16th St. SFCC offers Associate of Applied Science degrees and one-year certificates in nearly 30 career programs, as well as an Associate of Arts degree to prepare for transfer to a four-year university. For additional information contact the Student Services Office at 660-530-5800, ext. 217 or visit www.sfccmo.edu.
Applewood Christian School
25396 State Hwy O, Sedalia, MO 65301
Word of Life Christian Academy
3851 S Park Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301
Sedalia Seventh-day Adventist School
29451 US-50, Sedalia, MO 65301
Work
Employment
Sedalia is a thriving, diverse community, home to both large and small businesses. More than 40 industries in the Pettis County area account for 24 percent of the personal income generated. Manufacturing employment represents 28 percent of all jobs in Sedalia and Pettis County. Pettis County is 685 square miles, and has 57.5 people per square mile.
Economic Development Sedalia Pettis County
Our City’s economic and industrial development efforts are led by the Economic Development Sedalia Pettis county. EDSPC’s focus is the retention, expansion and recruitment of companies within our targeted industries including manufacturing, warehouse and distribution, logistics, headquarters, professional firms, green energy and technology. With over 70 manufacturing and industrial-related businesses, Sedalia serves as hub of commerce for the greater region. Within the past 10 years, Economic Development has assisted 58 companies build new and expanded facilities resulting in $615 million of capital investment and 2,332 new jobs with a total new annual payroll of nearly $103 Million. During a time when most communities saw a decline in businesses due to the recession, Sedalia and Pettis County continued to move forward thanks to a proactive economic development approach.
Contact
Jessica Craig, Executive Director
Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County
660-827-0884
jessica.craig@sedaliamoed.com
www.sedaliamoed.com
Major Employers
- Alcan Cable—Manufacturing
- Bothwell Regional Health Center—Medical
- City of Sedalia—Government
- Duke Manufacturing—Manufacturing
- Four Seasons Living Center—Medical
- Gardner Denver Machinery Inc.—Manufacturing
- Maxion Wheels
- Inter-State Studios—Manufacturing
- NUCOR —Manufacturing
- Sedalia School District—Education
- Sheltered Workshops—Manufacturing
- State Fair Community College—Education
- State of Missouri—Government
- Tyson Foods—Manufacturing
- U.S. Government—Government
- Walmart Supercenter—Retail
- Stanley Black & Decker
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Good Family Fun Awaits in Sedalia
Your family is sure to discover a variety of opportunities for wholesome family fun in Sedalia, Missouri just 18 miles east of Whiteman Air Force Base.
See world-renowned abstract paintings, drawings, prints, works in clay and sculpture by artists such as Dale Chihuly, Andy Warhol, and Ansel Adams at the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art on the State Fair Community College campus.
Whether you are a bicyclist, walker, equestrian, nature lover, or history buff, the 225 miles of the Katy Trail offer a great opportunity for family fun and outdoor recreation. With two Katy Trail trailheads, Sedalia offers trail users water fountains, restrooms, parking, maps, bike supplies, camping, and much more.
Enjoy two 18-hole outdoor mini golf courses, an indoor arcade, snack bar, and go-cart track at Leisure Park on the south side of Sedalia.
Plan your trip in August and catch eleven action-packed days of the Missouri State Fair. From concerts to agricultural exhibits to cotton candy and carnival rides the State Fair is Sedalia’s best of the best for family entertainment.
Tour the magnificent Bothwell Lodge in Bothwell State Park and see how Missouri lawyer and politician John Homer Bothwell spent 30 years of his life carving his 30-room mansion and estate into a 200 foot bluff-side just six miles north of Sedalia in the early 1900s.
Hitch a ride back in time while exploring the spaces previously used to oversee the daily operations of the M-K-T Railroad at the exquisitely restored Katy Depot.
Schedule your trip in June and discover how Sedalia celebrates our rich ragtime musical heritage during the Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival.
A unique blend of friendly folks, hidden treasures, hospitality, and adventures around every corner are waiting for you in Sedalia! Sedalia is rich with historical traditions, diverse cuisine, and many adventures just waiting to be discovered. Spend some time exploring the local architecture and stroll through the charming downtown with its specialty shops and restaurants.
Dining
Sedalia enjoys a variety of dining establishments with choices that include traditional American cuisine, barbeque, and authentic Mexican. Whether you are looking for fast food, a buffet with a host of options, or a home-style restaurant experience for yourself or an entire team, Sedalia has many options to suit your dining needs.
Recreation
Whatever you or your family’s interests, you are sure to find plenty to do in Sedalia. From arts to sports, catching a movie, or volunteering in the community, there is an organization or activity to fill your leisure time.
Events
Sedalia plays host to a variety of events that you can attend.