Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Lake Odessa is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,174. Residents earn $71,157 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Odessa receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Lake Odessa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Odessa is $71,157, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Odessa is $150,300, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Lake Odessa is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 49 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 691 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.
20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Lake Odessa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches, including 54.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,157 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,531 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $935 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,052 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,090 |
| County GDP | $2,329M |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Healthcare | 111 |
| Retail | 136 |
| Manufacturing | 65 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,340 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.89% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |
| Census Median | $150,300 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $250,705 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $244 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $688 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,340 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.89% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 28.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,910/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Total Violent | 49.4/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 49.4/100K |
| Total Property | 691.0/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 197.4/100K |
| Theft | 444.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 49.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.9 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 54.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,443/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7829°N, 85.1375°W |
| County FIPS | 26067 |
Winner: Republican by 31.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.4% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,443/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Retail Stores | 136 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |