Regional Profiles

West Central Region

About the Region

The West Central Region is comprised of 13 counties, with its largest cities being Sedalia and Warrensburg. Health Care and Social Assistance and Manufacturing are the region’s top industries. The University of Central Missouri is a large government employer in this region. Some of the largest private employers in the West Central Region are Walmart, Tyson Poultry, and ConAgra Foods. The average annual wage for all occupations in the West Central Region is $44,864

 West Central Region