Odell is a small town of 290 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $56,250
.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Odell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Odell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Odell 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: 86.7
Odell's overall cost of living index is 86.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Odell costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Odell, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$100,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$640
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Odell's violent crime rate is 148.7 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
148.7 /100k
Property Crime
688.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Odell is served primarily by DILLER-ODELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Odell, NE
National Avg
School District
DILLER-ODELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Odell sees average highs of 38.2°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 32.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.7 inches of snow per year.
Odell's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Odell roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $100,400 and median rent is $640/month.
Odell's violent crime rate is 148.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 688.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Odell are operated by DILLER-ODELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1. 7.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Odell, NE has a population of 290, a median household income of $56,250, 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.
Odell averages 38.2°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.1 inches
with about 19.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Odell, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68415.
The population of Odell, Nebraska is 290 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Odell: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $100,400, median household income $56,250, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Odell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
