Odessa is a small town of 5,554 in Missouri, with a median household income of $86,125
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Odessa stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
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
Index: 93.3
Odessa's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Odessa costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Odessa, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$183,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$911
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$86,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Odessa's violent crime rate is 53.1 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
53.1 /100k
Property Crime
265.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Odessa is served primarily by ODESSA R-VII.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Odessa, MO
National Avg
School District
ODESSA R-VII
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Odessa sees average highs of 38.1°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Odessa's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Odessa roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $183,300 and median rent is $911/month.
Odessa's violent crime rate is 53.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 265.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Odessa are operated by ODESSA R-VII.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Odessa, MO has a population of 5,554, a median household income of $86,125, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Odessa averages 38.1°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches
with about 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Odessa, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64076.
The population of Odessa, Missouri is 5,554 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Odessa: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $183,300, median household income $86,125, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.
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