At a Glance
Median Income
$43,250
$15,371 per capita
Home Value
$68,200
Zillow: $232,571
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
22.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
19.8% smoking rate
How Oden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oden residents earn a median household income of $43,250 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,371. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oden is $68,200 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,571. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
31.5% of adults in Oden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oden has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population312
Median Age23.1 yrs
Density385/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,250
Per Capita$15,371
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$209M
Avg Weekly Wage$707
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,200
Rent
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$232,571
Housing Units153
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,842/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
Elevation821 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Oden was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.