What are the schools like in Odin, IL?

Odin is served primarily by Odin PSD 722. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1.

What is the median household income in Odin?

The median household income in Odin, IL is $41,010 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.9%.

What is the weather like in Odin, IL?

Odin has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Odin, IL affordable or expensive?

Odin's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Odin is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,300 and the median rent is $708 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Odin, IL?

Odin has a violent crime rate of 282.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1029.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Odin, IL a Good Place to Live?

Odin is a small town of 960 in Illinois, with a median household income of $41,010 and a 8.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Odin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Odin 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: 90.2

Odin's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Odin costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Odin, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$708	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,010	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Odin's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

282.2 /100k

Property Crime

1029.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Odin is served primarily by Odin PSD 722. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Odin, IL	National Avg
School District	Odin PSD 722	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Odin sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 6.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Odin, IL
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	6.5"

Demographics

Metric	Odin, IL	National Avg
Population	960	—
Median Age	48.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.8%	22.2%
65 and over	31.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sandoval, IL 4 mi Junction City, IL 5 mi Salem, IL 5 mi Central City, IL 6 mi Centralia, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Odin

Odin, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62870

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odin, IL affordable or expensive?

Odin's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Odin roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,300 and median rent is $708/month.

What is the crime rate in Odin, IL?

Odin's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1029.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Odin?

Public schools in Odin are operated by Odin PSD 722. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 4.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Odin, IL a good place to live?

Odin, IL has a population of 960, a median household income of $41,010, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%. 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 Odin?

Odin averages 38.4°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 6.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Odin?

Odin, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62870.

What is the population of Odin?

The population of Odin, Illinois is 960 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Odin?

Key numbers for living in Odin: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $95,300, median household income $41,010, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Odin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.