O'Donnell, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dawson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
524 Population 609/sq mi density
$50,875 Median Income $32,060 per capita
$57,900 Home Value $168,439 Zillow
$690 Median Rent 11.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,875 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,900 home value, $690/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

O'Donnell, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,875
32% below
$32,060 per capita
Home Value
$57,900
79% below
Zillow: $168,439
Median Rent
$690/mo
41% below
11.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
72.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How O'Donnell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
21%
Rent
59%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is O'Donnell a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

O'Donnell residents earn a median household income of $50,875 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,060. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 486 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in O'Donnell is $57,900 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,439. Median rent is $690/month, with 11.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

8.1% of adults in O'Donnell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 72.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

O'Donnell has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population524
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density609/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,875
Per Capita$32,060
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$1,524M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,900
Rent$690
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$168,439
Housing Units366
Rent Burden11.0%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain20.7 in/yr
Elevation3,046 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+72.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute19 min
Broadband72.1%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in O'Donnell was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.