At a Glance
Median Income
$36,875
$20,053 per capita
Home Value
$126,400
Zillow: $270,773
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
12.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Odessa 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
Odessa residents earn a median household income of $36,875 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,053. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,879 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Odessa is $126,400 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,773. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
10.2% of adults in Odessa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Odessa has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population116
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$36,875
Per Capita$20,053
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,461M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,400
Rent
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$270,773
Housing Units57
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,530/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain25.6 in/yr
Elevation2,216 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Odessa was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.