Odessa, Texas
Quick Statistics
Odessa is a community in Ector County, Texas, home to about 115,322 people spread across 52.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $42,894 a year, and a typical home is worth about $223,100. About 27.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 77.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 15 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Odessa ranks number 35 of 1,795 in population, number 579 in median household income, number 560 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Odessa typically top out near 97°F in July, while January nights average about 32°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gardendale, TX | 9.2 mi. | 1,544 |
| 2. | West Odessa, TX | 9.5 mi. | 32,594 |
| 3. | Midland, TX | 16.9 mi. | 136,640 |
| 4. | Goldsmith, TX | 17.4 mi. | 177 |
| 5. | McKinney Acres, TX | 30.7 mi. | 562 |
| 6. | Andrews, TX | 32.8 mi. | 13,468 |
| 7. | Crane, TX | 33.8 mi. | 2,640 |
| 8. | Stanton, TX | 36.7 mi. | 2,638 |
What is the population of Odessa, Texas?
Odessa has a population of about 115,322 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Odessa, Texas in?
Odessa is located in Ector County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Odessa, Texas?
The median home value in Odessa is about $223,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Odessa, Texas?
The median personal income in Odessa is about $42,894 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Odessa, Texas?
Since 1950, 45 tornadoes have been recorded in Ector County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Odessa, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 97 degrees and January lows about 32 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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