What are the schools like in Odessa, MN?

School district data for Odessa is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Odessa?

The median household income in Odessa, MN is $46,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Odessa, MN?

Odessa has an average high temperature of 22.8°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.6 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Odessa, MN?

Odessa has a violent crime rate of 160.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 641.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Odessa, MN a Good Place to Live?

Odessa is a small town of 97 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $46,875 .

Strengths: Odessa stands out for below-average home prices.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Odessa metro area.

Metric	Odessa, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$61,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Odessa's violent crime rate is 160.3 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

160.3 /100k

Property Crime

641.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Odessa, MN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Odessa sees average highs of 22.8°F in January and 82.8°F in July, with 25.3 inches of annual precipitation and 43.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Odessa, MN
Average High — January	22.8°F
Average High — July	82.8°F
Annual Precipitation	25.3"
Annual Snowfall	43.6"

Demographics

Metric	Odessa, MN	National Avg
Population	97	—
Median Age	49.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	12.4%	6.3%
Under 18	10.3%	22.2%
65 and over	22.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ortonville, MN 6 mi Big Stone City, SD 7 mi Correll, MN 9 mi Bellingham, MN 9 mi Louisburg, MN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Odessa

Odessa, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56276

Odessa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odessa, MN affordable or expensive?

Odessa has a median home value of $61,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $46,875.

What is the crime rate in Odessa, MN?

Odessa's violent crime rate is 160.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 641.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Odessa?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Odessa, MN a good place to live?

Odessa, MN has a population of 97, a median household income of $46,875, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Odessa?

Odessa averages 22.8°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.3 inches with about 43.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Odessa?

Odessa, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56276.

What is the population of Odessa?

The population of Odessa, Minnesota is 97 with a median age of 49.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Odessa?

Key numbers for living in Odessa: median home $61,800, median household income $46,875, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Odessa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.