Odessa, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Lincoln County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
745 Population 920/sq mi density
$51,083 Median Income $34,038 per capita
$180,100 Home Value $217,954 Zillow
$895 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
816 Violent Crime/100K 466 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,083 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$180,100 home value, $895/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
816 violent crimes/100K (115% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Odessa, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,083
32% below
$34,038 per capita
Home Value
$180,100
36% below
Zillow: $217,954
Median Rent
$895/mo
23% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
816/100K
115% above
466/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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
68%
Home Value
64%
Rent
77%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
215%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Odessa a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Odessa residents earn a median household income of $51,083 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,038. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 451 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Odessa is $180,100 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,954. Median rent is $895/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Odessa reports 816 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 115% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 466/100K.

Education

20.0% of adults in Odessa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Odessa has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population745
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density920/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,083
Per Capita$34,038
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$685M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,100
Rent$895
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$217,954
Housing Units486
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent816/100K
Property466/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,269/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
Elevation1,548 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Odessa was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.