Odebolt, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Sac County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
905 Population 870/sq mi density
$54,914 Median Income $43,189 per capita
$98,100 Home Value $155,807 Zillow
$499 Median Rent 12.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,914 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,100 home value, $499/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Odebolt, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,914
27% below
$43,189 per capita
Home Value
$98,100
65% below
Zillow: $155,807
Median Rent
$499/mo
57% below
12.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Odebolt Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Odebolt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
35%
Rent
43%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Odebolt a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Odebolt residents earn a median household income of $54,914 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,189. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Odebolt is $98,100 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,807. Median rent is $499/month, with 12.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

16.5% of adults in Odebolt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Odebolt has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population905
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density870/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,914
Per Capita$43,189
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$794M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,100
Rent$499
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$155,807
Housing Units453
Rent Burden12.1%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,910/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation1,374 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Odebolt was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.