Odell, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gage County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
248 Population 919/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $40,265 per capita
$88,300 Home Value $233,835 Zillow
$665 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
54°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, 0.7% 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

Odell, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,000
7% below
$40,265 per capita
Home Value
$88,300
69% below
Zillow: $233,835
Median Rent
$665/mo
43% below
20.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
93%
Home Value
31%
Rent
57%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Odell a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,265. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 744 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Odell is $88,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,835. Median rent is $665/month, with 20.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

15.1% of adults in Odell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Odell has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population248
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density919/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$40,265
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$941

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,300
Rent$665
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$233,835
Housing Units148
Rent Burden20.3%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,954/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain30.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,308 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Odell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.