Odessa, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,589 Population 1,363/sq mi density
$85,592 Median Income $36,512 per capita
$209,600 Home Value $262,876 Zillow
$998 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
53 Violent Crime/100K 266 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,592 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$209,600 home value, $998/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Odessa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density1,363/sq mi
Coordinates38.9992°N, 93.9536°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 60 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 111 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 130 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 131 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 65 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 73 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

483 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 352 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 52 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 76 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF4 36 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 78 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 64 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 25 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 65 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 95 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 59 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 82 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 63 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 3 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 73 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in Driest

Odessa has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and December the driest (1.9").

View full weather details →