Odessa, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
91 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
39.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
58.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$66,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$288 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$470 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Big Stone County
1
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Big Stone County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 12
Feb 1 9 17
Mar 1 8 29
Apr 2 4 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 5 30
Dec 1 8 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 12, MN State House District 12A, MN
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Schools

Knoll Elementary
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Contract - 02
6 miles, NW
Ortonville Secondary
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Big Stone City Elementary - 01
7 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Minnesota-Morris
31 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Sisseton Wahpeton College
41 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Lake Area Technical College
45 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
14 miles, W • 4.1 star
Madison Hospital
18 miles, S
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
102 miles, NW • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
112 miles, E • 1 star
Hector International Airport
117 miles, N • 1.4 star
Joe Foss Field
118 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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