What are the schools like in Odessa, NE?

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, NE is $42,656 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, NE?

Odessa has an average high temperature of 35.9°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.8 inches.

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

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

Odessa has a violent crime rate of 259.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1363.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Odessa, NE a Good Place to Live?

Odessa is a small town of 129 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $42,656 .

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

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, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$119,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,656	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Odessa's violent crime rate is 259.8 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

259.8 /100k

Property Crime

1363.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Odessa, NE	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	8.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Odessa sees average highs of 35.9°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 25.0 inches of annual precipitation and 21.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Odessa, NE
Average High — January	35.9°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	25.0"
Annual Snowfall	21.8"

Demographics

Metric	Odessa, NE	National Avg
Population	129	—
Median Age	53.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.2%	22.2%
65 and over	38.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Elm Creek, NE 7 mi Riverdale, NE 8 mi Kearney, NE 9 mi Amherst, NE 10 mi Glenwood, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Odessa

Odessa, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68861

Odessa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odessa, NE affordable or expensive?

Odessa has a median home value of $119,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $42,656.

What is the crime rate in Odessa, NE?

Odessa's violent crime rate is 259.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1363.3 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, NE a good place to live?

Odessa, NE has a population of 129, a median household income of $42,656, 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 35.9°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.0 inches with about 21.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Odessa?

Odessa, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68861.

What is the population of Odessa?

The population of Odessa, Nebraska is 129 with a median age of 53.4. 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 $119,600, median household income $42,656, crime index 67 (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.