At a Glance
Median Income
$54,519
$33,279 per capita
Home Value
$96,400
Zillow: $252,627
Median Rent
$879/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
17.9% smoking rate
How Odum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Odum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Odum a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Odum residents earn a median household income of $54,519 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,279. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 503 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Odum is $96,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,627. Median rent is $879/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
12.0% of adults in Odum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Odum has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population384
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,519
Per Capita$33,279
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$2,181M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,188
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,400
Rent$879
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$252,627
Housing Units147
Rent Burden16.9%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain45.7 in/yr
Elevation149 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Odum was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.