Odessa, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Ector County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
114,080
Population
2,192/sq mi density
$73,030
Median Income
$35,655 per capita
$208,000
Home Value
$251,624 Zillow
$1,322
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
328
Violent Crime/100K
1,849 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$73,030 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,322/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Odessa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,943 ft (897 m) |
| Area | 42.2 sq mi (109.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8805°N, 102.3453°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ector County County |
| Nearest Airport | Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Odessa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.9") and December the driest (0.6").