At a Glance
Median Income
$77,212
$32,719 per capita
Home Value
$130,400
Zillow: $177,639
Median Rent
$993/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
16.1% smoking rate
How Odell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Odell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Odell 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
Odell residents earn a median household income of $77,212 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,719. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Odell is $130,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,639. Median rent is $993/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.5% of adults in Odell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Odell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population866
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density802/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,212
Per Capita$32,719
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,400
Rent$993
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$177,639
Housing Units387
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation714 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Odell was founded in 1856.
The median home in Odell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.