Living in Odebolt, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Odebolt · Census data 2020–2024
Odebolt has 945 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $65,417 (13% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $98,800, the median rent is $660/month.
Odebolt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Odebolt at a glance
- Population
- 945
- Median age
- 49.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $65,417State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $98,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $660/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Odebolt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Odebolt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Odebolt the median home value is $98,800, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $660 per month, which is 12.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $944 a month in housing costs.
Odebolt median household income
The median household income in Odebolt is $65,417 and the income per person is $37,694. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Odebolt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 509
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 18.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.23
Odebolt demographics
- Population
- 945
- Median age
- 49.7
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 413
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Odebolt ›
Education in Odebolt
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Odebolt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Odebolt
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 92.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Odebolt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odebolt | 945 | $65,417 | $98,800 | $660 |
| Arthur | 252 | $53,711 | $50,000 | $676 |
| Wall Lake | 725 | $71,875 | $128,700 | $637 |
| Kiron | 249 | $48,750 | $67,600 | $775 |
| Lake View | 967 | $68,618 | $175,600 | $742 |
| Ida Grove | 1,967 | $61,250 | $94,900 | $694 |
| Early | 869 | $91,370 | $90,300 | $620 |
| Schaller | 775 | $66,510 | $71,500 | $756 |
| Schleswig | 831 | $73,315 | $163,600 | $528 |
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What is the median household income in Odebolt, IA?
The median household income in Odebolt is $65,417, 13% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Odebolt?
The median home value in Odebolt is $98,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Odebolt?
The median gross rent in Odebolt is $660 per month, about 12.9% of household income.
Is Odebolt, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 4%.
What is the median age in Odebolt?
The median age in Odebolt is 49.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Odebolt?
The average commute to work in Odebolt is 18 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Odebolt?
The unemployment rate in Odebolt is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Odebolt?
17.6% of adults in Odebolt have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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