Odessa, TX

Living in Odessa

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 23
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 28
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 7
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Colleges 48
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Schools 13
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Residents

120k Population +22k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age
18% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino58%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate30%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$64k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$152k Median Home Value +$65k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$924 Median Monthly Rent +$422 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195928%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas52%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Odessa

United States45
Texas51
Odessa Metro Area67
Ector County67

Property Crime in Odessa

United States48
Texas58
Odessa Metro Area66
Ector County66

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 1 1
Feb 49 1 0
Mar 56 1 0
Apr 65 1 0
May 74 2 0
Jun 81 2 0
Jul 82 2 0
Aug 81 2 0
Sep 75 2 0
Oct 65 2 0
Nov 54 1 0
Dec 45 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Odessa

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding59
Tornado14
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