What are the schools like in Odebolt, IA?

Odebolt is served primarily by Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Odebolt?

The median household income in Odebolt, IA is $65,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Odebolt, IA?

Odebolt has an average high temperature of 27.2°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.4 inches.

Odebolt, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Odebolt, IA affordable or expensive?

Odebolt's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Odebolt is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $89,500 and the median rent is $601 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Odebolt, IA?

Odebolt has a violent crime rate of 246.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 596.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Odebolt, IA a Good Place to Live?

Odebolt is a small town of 873 in Iowa, with a median household income of $65,417 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Odebolt stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Odebolt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Odebolt city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.7

Odebolt's overall cost of living index is 85.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Odebolt costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Odebolt, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$89,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$601	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Odebolt's violent crime rate is 246.9 per 100,000 residents — 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

246.9 /100k

Property Crime

596.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Odebolt is served primarily by Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Odebolt, IA	National Avg
School District	Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Odebolt sees average highs of 27.2°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 32.6 inches of annual precipitation and 36.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Odebolt, IA
Average High — January	27.2°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	32.6"
Annual Snowfall	36.4"

Demographics

Metric	Odebolt, IA	National Avg
Population	873	—
Median Age	52.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	27.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Arthur, IA 5 mi Wall Lake, IA 9 mi Kiron, IA 9 mi Lake View, IA 11 mi Ida Grove, IA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Odebolt

Odebolt, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51458

Odebolt vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odebolt, IA affordable or expensive?

Odebolt's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Odebolt roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $89,500 and median rent is $601/month.

What is the crime rate in Odebolt, IA?

Odebolt's violent crime rate is 246.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 596.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Odebolt?

Public schools in Odebolt are operated by Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Odebolt, IA a good place to live?

Odebolt, IA has a population of 873, a median household income of $65,417, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Odebolt?

Odebolt averages 27.2°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.6 inches with about 36.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Odebolt?

Odebolt, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51458.

What is the population of Odebolt?

The population of Odebolt, Iowa is 873 with a median age of 52.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Odebolt?

Key numbers for living in Odebolt: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $89,500, median household income $65,417, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Odebolt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.