West Odessa, Texas
Among the top 8% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 15% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 7% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 11% of US places
- top 5% for sunny days
- top 6% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 4% for commute time
West Odessa is a mid-size city in Texas with about 31,000 residents. It grades A for weather and F for getting around. Standout strengths include sunny days, estimated total tax burden, and income tax. It rates lower on violent crime and commute time.
Climate
Sweltering summers · Cool winters · Dry · Light snow
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Precipitation 2.0 in0.6 in
humid 50%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$52kbetter than 27% of US places
Home Value$118k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$997better than 41% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.18%better than 40% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden4.90%better than 94% of US places
Unemployment5.0%better than 40% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)45°F81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation15.4 in8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.1 inbetter than 74% of US places
Sunny Days301 daysbetter than 95% of US places
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 76% of US places
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk67.7better than 47% of US places
Air Quality38 AQIbetter than 81% of US places
School Quality34.3better than 7% of US places
Violent Crime2290/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Property Crime1595/100kbetter than 28% of US places
Community
Population30,90495th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.915th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5286th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0869th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4876th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)28.9%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.6%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)68.1%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.4%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time38 minbetter than 4% of US places
Walkability6.3/20better than 45% of US places
Airport Distance228 mibetter than 6% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access76.8%better than 23% of US places
Amenities Nearby3.24better than 12% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 39% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is West Odessa an affordable place to live?
- West Odessa is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $52k, better than 27% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in West Odessa?
- The median home value in West Odessa is $118k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in West Odessa?
- Median household income in West Odessa is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in West Odessa?
- Median gross rent in West Odessa is $997 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is West Odessa safe?
- West Odessa is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2290/100k (better than 5%). Property crime is 1595/100k.
- What is the weather like in West Odessa?
- West Odessa averages 84°F in July and 45°F in January, with 15.4 in of annual precipitation and about 301 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in West Odessa?
- Public-school quality in West Odessa is below average, scoring better than 7% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in West Odessa?
- The average one-way commute in West Odessa is 38 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)