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Odessa, MO

Odessa, MO.

Population: 9,623 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Odessa, MO is $281,939 — up 8.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $333,500 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $875/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$281,939

Typical home value

+8.4%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$281,939
1-year appreciation
+8.4%
3-year appreciation
+18.5%
5-year appreciation
+37.6%
10-year appreciation
+120.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$281,939
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$333,500
Median list price
$294,900
Median price per sqft
$204
1-year sale-price change
+7.6%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
+3.3%
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$875/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,257/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,366/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,020/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,419/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.2 : 1
Schools include
MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY, ODESSA HIGH, ODESSA MIDDLE, ODESSA UPPER ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, ice storm, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (Northwest Lagoon) (19.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.7 in
Annual snowfall
14.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,028
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,689

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (31 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Robbins Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
28
Hospitals include
MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER, KANSAS CITY ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE, ASCENTIST HOSPITAL LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+49 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
Housing built before 1970
26.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,788
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
55.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,646
Average weekly wage
$901
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
105

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

OdessaState medianUS median
Typical home value$281,939$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$333,500$249,900$325,000
Median days on market29 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$875/mo$1,400/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,788$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Odessa, MO?
$281,939.
What is the median sale price in Odessa, MO?
$333,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Odessa, MO?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Odessa, MO?
Typical rent: $875/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Odessa, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, ice storm, strong wind, tornado.
Is Odessa, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Odessa, MO. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Odessa, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Odessa, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Odessa, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Odessa, MO?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Odessa, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Odessa, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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