Odessa

City in Lafayette County, Missouri

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Odessa is a city in Lafayette County, Missouri, with 5,593 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 932 ft (284 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Lafayette, 3.5 miles S.

About Odessa

Odessa is the largest city in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 5,593 at the 2020 census. Located along Interstate 70 Odessa's historic downtown is home to a range of boutique shops and restaurants. The city is host to the annual Puddle Jumper Days town fair, the Odessa Rodeo, a Christmas lighting ceremony and various other community events held throughout the year.

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Median household income
$100,022
Median home value
$238,200
Median rent
$1,063/mo
Median age
40
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Odessa, MO population

Odessa had 5,593 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,593
Density1,364 per sq mi (527 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Odessa at a glance

StateMissouri (MO)
CountyLafayette County
TypeCity
Population5,593 (2020)
Land area4.10 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Coordinates38.9994° N, 93.9664° W
ZIP code64076
Official websitecityofodessamo.com
Census code (GEOID)2954038

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Odessa

What county is Odessa in?

Odessa is in Lafayette County, Missouri.

What is the population of Odessa, MO?

5,593 people lived in Odessa at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Odessa, MO?

The ZIP code of Odessa is 64076.

What is the elevation of Odessa?

932 feet (284 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Odessa?

Lake Lafayette (3.5 mi), Bates City (5.2 mi), Mayview (8.0 mi), Oak Grove (8.7 mi), Wellington (9.9 mi).

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