West Odessa, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
31,985 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,782 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$134,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$483 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$763 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ector County
6
Odessa Metro Area
6
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ector County
6
Odessa Metro Area
6
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 44
Feb 1 0 49
Mar 1 0 56
Apr 1 0 64
May 2 0 73
Jun 2 0 80
Jul 2 0 82
Aug 2 0 81
Sep 2 0 75
Oct 2 0 65
Nov 1 0 53
Dec 1 1 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, TX State Senate District 31, TX State House District 81, TX
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Schools

Edward K Downing El
1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Lauro Cavazos El
1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Murry Fly El
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
Ge 'Buddy' West El
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Odessa College
7 miles, E • 1.9 star
Midland College
27 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Medical Center Hospital
7 miles, E • 1.4 star
Odessa Regional Medical Center
8 miles, E • 2.3 star
Midland Memorial Hospital
26 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Lea County Regional Airport
72 miles, N • 1 star
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