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Odessa, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Big Stone County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
91 Population 94/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $30,952 per capita
$66,000 Home Value $190,994 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Odessa, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,750
48% below
$30,952 per capita
Home Value
$66,000
77% below
Zillow: $190,994
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
706/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
4% above
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Odessa Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Odessa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
23%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Odessa 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

Odessa residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,952. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Odessa is $66,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,994. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Odessa reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 706/100K.

Education

34.9% of adults in Odessa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Odessa has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population91
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans80.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$30,952
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$336M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,000
Rent
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$190,994
Housing Units81
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property706/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,304/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation957 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute47 min
Broadband51.0%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Odessa was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.