Odessa, Texas

Population 106,483

Odessa is located in Ector County, TX. The population is 106,483, making Odessa the largest city in Ector County.

There are 48 public schools in Odessa with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Odessa is high , and there are 466 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Odessa is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Odessa property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Odessa include Gardendale, West Odessa and Midland.

Odessa Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 20.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.5%

Crime Rate

37.05% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 404
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 104
  • Burglary: 380
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

69.06% Higher than national avg.
  • 466 offenders in Odessa
  • 43.76 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,010 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 34
  • Superfunds: 32
  • Tanks & Spills: 944

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

48 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 48 K-12 public schools in Odessa, TX and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Odessa's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
5 Private Schools

Kiddie Kollege Preschool

Odessa Christian School

Sherwood Christian Academy

St Johns Episcopal School

St Marys Central Catholic School

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

466 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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25 Former Drug Labs view all

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556 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Odessa, TX issued 556 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 556 permits, 430 were issued for single family homes and 126 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Odessa, TX issued 1,290 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,290 permits, 718 were issued for single family homes and 572 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $978
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,012
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,300
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,608
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,004

Zip Codes

79706 79707 79758 79760 79761 79762 79763 79764 79765 79766 79768 79769

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Environmental Hazards

1010 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (1447/1596)
    Odessa, TX has 90.66% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Odessa, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Odessa, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 44.62°
  • February 48.5°
  • March 58.33°
  • April 66.72°
  • May 74.35°
  • June 82.8°
  • July 81.53°
  • August 82.28°
  • September 74.42°
  • October 65.35°
  • November 54.38°
  • December 45.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Odessa, TX

Earthquakes
Odessa, TX has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Odessa, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Odessa, TX has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Odessa, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Odessa, TX: $56,265

Unemployment

Unemployment in Odessa is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.69%
White Collar - 52.31%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • K. Michael Conaway

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

3 Cemeteries view all

65 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

2 Hospitals view all

1 Library view all

5 Police Stations view all

6 Retirement Homes view all

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