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Odin, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Watonwan County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
130 Population 351/sq mi density
$35,625 Median Income $18,568 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $238,844 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
176 Violent Crime/100K 2,269 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,625 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Odin, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,625
53% below
$18,568 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
80% below
Zillow: $238,844
Violent Crime
176/100K
54% below
2,269/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
25.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Odin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Odin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
47%
Home Value
20%
Poverty
209%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Odin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Odin residents earn a median household income of $35,625 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,568. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 343 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Odin is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,844. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Odin reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,269/100K.

Education

4.9% of adults in Odin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Odin has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population130
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density351/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans84.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,625
Per Capita$18,568
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty25.9%
County GDP$611M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$238,844
Housing Units59
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

F
Violent176/100K
Property2,269/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,012/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,213 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute32 min
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Odin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.