Odell, NE

Nebraska

Odell is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 248. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
248 Population 919/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $40,265 per capita
$88,300 Home Value $226,706 Zillow
$665 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, $665/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,300
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.1%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $665
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.4%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Odell Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population248
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density919/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$40,265
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,583M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,300
Rent$665
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$226,706

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.2%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,308 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+96.2%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Libraries2

Is Odell a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Odell receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Odell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Odell is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Odell is $88,300, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Odell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches, including 18.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Odell has a population of 248 with a density of 919 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.1%), with 7.3% Hispanic.

Population

248
Total Population
919
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Odell vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Odell vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Odell is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Odell vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,265
Avg Weekly Wage$941
IRS Avg AGI$69,767

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)744
County GDP$1,583M

Business (County)

Restaurants47
Healthcare56
Retail99
Manufacturing36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,931
41% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.5 min
Work from Home3.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Odell is $88,300, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $665 (43% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $226,706.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,300
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$226,706

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$665
43% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,931
41% above US avg
Effective Rate5.58%
In Odell, 40.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.2% report depression. 23.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Odell vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
26% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking25.1%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression19.2%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Checkup Rate74.6%
Premature Death7,954/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access65.2%
Healthcare Facilities56

Crime Rates: Odell vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Odell has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.3 inches
18% below US avg
Snowfall18.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,308 ft (399 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density919/sq mi
Coordinates40.0503°N, 96.8016°W
County FIPS31067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.9%
D 29.7%

Winner: Republican by 39.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.1%
55% below US avg
High School+96.2%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density919/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants47
Retail Stores99

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.5 min
Work from Home3.8%

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