Odessa, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Buffalo County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
116 Population 64/sq mi density
$36,875 Median Income $20,053 per capita
$126,400 Home Value $270,773 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$126,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Odessa experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation2,216 ft (675 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates40.6991°N, 99.2544°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBuffalo County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 21.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience69.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 122 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 144 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 141 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 102 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 142 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 147 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 89 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 131 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 141 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 138 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 133 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 98 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 122 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 142 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 104 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 103 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 131 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 112 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 104 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

675 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 28 fatalities, 417 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 77 km 4
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 84 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 85 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 77 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 58 km 4
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 33 km 0
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 71 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 77 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 86 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 13 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 87 km 0
May 17, 2000 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 37 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 99 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 63 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 91 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 42 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Odessa has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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