West Odessa, TX

West Odessa is a mid-size city in Texas with a population of 31,985. Residents earn $65,782 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

31,985 Population 515/sq mi density

$65,782 Median Income $33,455 per capita

$134,100 Home Value $248,410 Zillow

$974 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent

66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

940 Violent Crime/100K 3,712 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$65,782 median income, 4.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$134,100 home value, $974/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

940 violent crimes/100K (147% above avg)

Education

2.3 / 5.0

16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Meteorites

Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA's meteorite catalog

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5 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near West Odessa, TX.

Name	Description
Ector County Discovery Well	(2 mi. S.). Marker is on Interstate 20 Frontage Road, 2 miles west of Farm to Market Road 1601, on the right when traveling east.
The Caprock	Marker is on Interstate 20 at milepost 104, on the right when traveling east.
Penwell	Marker is on Interstate 20 Frontage Road, 1 mile west of Farm to Market Road 1601, on the right when traveling west.
Odessa Meteor Crater	Marker is on Meteor Crater Road, 2.1 miles south of West Murphy Street when traveling south.
Odessa Meteor Craters	Marker can be reached from Interstate 20 Frontage Road at milepost 106,, 1.3 miles east of Farm to Market Road 866, on the right. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font>