At a Glance
Median Income
$61,094
$25,419 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
Zillow: $193,637
Median Rent
$737/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
14.3% smoking rate
How Odem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Odem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Odem a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Odem residents earn a median household income of $61,094 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,419. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,568 business establishments, including 982 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Odem is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,637. Median rent is $737/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
13.5% of adults in Odem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Odem has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population2,128
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,676/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,094
Per Capita$25,419
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$27,852M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$737
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$193,637
Housing Units753
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation76 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed234 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Odem was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Corpus Christi International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 234 Mbps.
There are 982 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.