How long is the commute from Sedalia, MO?
Workers who live in Sedalia, MO take an average of 15.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
9.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.7 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 9.7%
How people in Sedalia get to work
| Means of transportation | Sedalia | Pettis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.4% (±3.4 points) | 76.0% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.3% (±2.9 points) | 12.8% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.3 points) | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.0 points) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±1.6 points) | 7.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Sedalia, the average commute is lower than in Pettis County (18.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sedalia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pettis County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pettis County, Sedalia ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1084 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sedalia
| Vehicles available | Sedalia | Pettis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.7% (±1.9 points) | 7.3% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% (±3.7 points) | 30.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±4.1 points) | 36.9% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.9% (±2.6 points) | 25.8% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Sedalia, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Pettis County (7.3%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sedalia
| Sedalia | Pettis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±1.6 points) | 7.0% (±1.2 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±1.5 points) | 93.8% (±1.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.1% (±2.4 points) | 88.9% (±1.6 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sedalia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pettis County (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sedalia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedalia | — | 15.7 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Smithton | 7.9 mi | 28.4 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Hughesville | 9.6 mi | 22.9 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Green Ridge | 11 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| La Monte | 11 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Otterville | 13 mi | 42.0 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| Ionia | 15 mi | 35.0 minutes (±18.5) | Higher |
| Houstonia | 15 mi | 33.4 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Cole Camp | 17 mi | 18.7 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Smithton, MO (28.4 minutes), Hughesville, MO (22.9 minutes), Green Ridge, MO (23.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pettis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houstonia | 33.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 2 | Smithton | 28.4 minutes (±7.2) |
| 3 | Green Ridge | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Hughesville | 22.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | La Monte | 20.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Sedalia | 15.7 minutes (±1.4) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sedalia
How long is the average commute in Sedalia?
Workers who live in Sedalia, MO take an average of 15.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sedalia without a car?
9.7% of households in Sedalia have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sedalia?
5.0% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Sedalia worked from home, and 88.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sedalia city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sedalia city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sedalia city, Missouri
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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